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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Belle Meade Board of Commissioners Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters choose up to three of four Commissioner candidates. Two commissioners, whose terms expire in November 2028, are not on this ballot.

Early voting ends · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Multi-way stop at Belle Meade Boulevard and Tyne Boulevard3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Board postponed a multi-way stop at Belle Meade Boulevard and Tyne Boulevard in July 2026 and approved it in August 2026.

What's on the tableHow the next board handles traffic control changes on Belle Meade Boulevard.

02Sidewalks3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is designing sidewalk segments on Harding Pike and Lynnwood Terrace, and rescinded its 2018 criteria for sidewalks requested by residents.

What's on the tableWhether and where to build new sidewalks.

03Construction site rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Board adopted new rules for fencing at demolition and construction sites and for traffic control when vehicles block traffic during deliveries.

What's on the tableHow the city regulates home construction and its effect on streets.

04Traffic calming2 sourced facts

Where it standsConstruction of traffic calming islands on Lynnwood Boulevard and West Tyne Drive was under way in mid-2026.

What's on the tableWhether to fund more traffic calming projects.

  • The Board voted 5-0 to award a contract to Nickell Company for traffic calming islands on West Tyne Boulevard and Lynnwood Boulevard, at an updated cost of $423,719.57 (January 2026). City of Belle Meade · Jan 21, 2026
  • The city was monitoring construction of traffic calming islands on Lynnwood Blvd and West Tyne Drive in April-June 2026. City of Belle Meade
05Budget, taxes and fees3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe FY 2026-2027 budget kept the property tax rate unchanged and raised sewer and stormwater fees.

What's on the tableThe next budget, tax rate and utility fees.

3 notes on these statements

Louise Bryan appears as Louise C. Bryan on the Davidson County Election Commission petition list. Davidson County Election Commission · Aug 20, 2026

Louise Bryan, Neal Clayton and Rusty Moore are the incumbents; Gray Oliver Thornburg is a former Commissioner. City of Belle Meade · Oct 13, 2026

The city scheduled a City Commissioner candidate forum for Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Belle Meade City Hall. City of Belle Meade · Oct 1, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the city make Belle Meade Boulevard and Tyne Boulevard a multi-way stop?

  2. 2. Should Belle Meade build more sidewalks?

  3. 3. Should demolition and new construction sites have to be fenced?

  4. 4. Should builders have to provide traffic control when delivery vehicles block a street?

  5. 5. Should the city build traffic calming islands on residential streets?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Haley Dale, Tom Starkey3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The citizens elect five Commissioners for staggered four-year terms, and the Commissioners elect two of their members to serve as Mayor and Vice-Mayor for two-year terms. City of Belle Meade
  • Belle Meade has a City Manager-Commissioner form of government; the Board of Commissioners is the policy making body and the City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer. City of Belle Meade
  • Regular meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. City of Belle Meade
  • Four candidates are running for three seats, and the three receiving the most votes will serve new four-year terms. City of Belle Meade · Oct 13, 2026

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