August 24, 2023 8:47 AM
Notice of Public Meetings - September 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
Notice of Public Meetings and Public Comment Opportunities related to the
Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) and its Boards and Committees
Public Meetings
Notice is hereby given that the following will meet during regular sessions for the purposes of considering and transacting business on behalf of GNRC and its membership.
• Transportation Coordinating Committee – The committee will meet at GNRC offices, 44 Vantage Way, Suite 450, Nashville, TN 37228 on September 6 at 10:30 a.m. to develop recommendations for the Transportation Policy Board.
• Transportation Policy Board – The board will meet at the City Winery, 609 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203 on September 20 at 10:15 a.m. to conduct business related to regional transportation plans of the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
• Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation (MADC) – The MADC Board of Directors will meet at GNRC offices, 44 Vantage Way, Suite 450, Nashville, TN 37228 on September 21 at 10:30 a.m. MADC is designated by the SBA as a certified development company. Any portion of MADC business related to its work on behalf of GNRC's revolving loan fund will be open to the public and will have an opportunity for public comment.
Further notice is given that the most up-to-date information about these and other public meetings is posted online at www.gnrc.org. Please check the website or call 615-862-8828 for the latest information about public meeting times and locations or other items of public notice.
Opportunities for Public Comment
GNRC provides an opportunity for public comment as part of the regular agenda for in-person meetings of public bodies. Those wishing to provide comments must be in attendance and will be asked to approach the podium by the chair of applicable boards or committees as listed on meeting agendas. Comments may also be submitted at any time in writing to comments@gnrc.org. Emailed comments will be reviewed by staff but will not be read or distributed at the public meeting.
In addition, GNRC is seeking public review and comment on the following item(s) being considered for approval in September. Items will be posted for review at https://www.gnrc.org/PublicNotices.
• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – A public hearing to consider amendments to the TIP is scheduled in conjunction with the TPB meeting on September 20. The TIP is a federally required document that includes all regionally significant and federally funded transportation projects planned for Davidson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties through September 30, 2026. In addition, the TIP satisfies the public participation requirements for the program of projects for WeGo Public Transit, the Franklin Transit Authority, and the Murfreesboro Rover.
About GNRC
GNRC was established by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the region’s federally recognized Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) and Economic Development District (EDD) and administers the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on behalf of the Nashville Area MPO Transportation Policy Board.
Non-Discrimination Policy
GNRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), family status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, limited English proficiency, any other class protected by applicable law in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities, and GNRC does not permit retaliation in response to engaging in protected activities. This policy applies to applicants for employment and current employees as well as sub-recipients and subcontractors of the GNRC that receive federal funding. A copy of the Non-Discrimination Policy is available at GNRC.org/Legal. Complaints or requests for accommodation should be directed to Grant Kehler, Non-Discrimination Coordinator, 44 Vantage Way, Ste. 450, Nashville, TN 37228, or by calling 615-862-8828. GNRC meetings may be audio and video recorded.