A resolution requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation to install noise abatement walls along Interstate 65 between Whites Creek Pike and Fern Street.

WHEREAS, the portion of Interstate 65 between Whites Creek Pike and Fern Street is heavily traveled by both commercial and passenger vehicles; and

WHEREAS, this portion of Interstate 65 passes through a residential neighborhood in the north Nashville area; and

WHEREAS, for many years, the noise from the interstate has negatively impacted the wellbeing of the residents of this community; and

WHEREAS, noise abatement walls have proven to substantially reduce highway noise levels in residential areas; and

WHEREAS, as part of its responsibility for the construction and maintenance of state roads and highways, the Tennessee Department of Transportation often installs noise abatement walls to protect the citizens in the vicinity of the highway; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Tennessee Department of Transportation construct noise abatement walls along this section of Interstate 65 to limit the negative impact the highway noise is having on the residents of the area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation to install noise abatement walls along Interstate 65 between Whites Creek Pike and Fern Street.

Section 2. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely.

Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Jamie Isabel, Pam Murray, Carolyn Baldwin Tucker