Belle Meade Commissioner · Nov 3, 2026
Neal
Clayton
Neal Clayton, the incumbent, is running for Belle Meade Commissioner in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Commissioner
- 01Louise BryanIncumbent
- 02Neal ClaytonYou’re reading
- 03Rusty MooreIncumbent
- 04Gray Oliver Thornburg
Background
- About
- Realtor with more than 44 years of experience, first elected to the Belle Meade Commission four years ago. He is a past President of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors and the Tennessee Association of Realtors.
Louise Bryan, Neal Clayton and Rusty Moore are the incumbents; Gray Oliver Thornburg is a former Commissioner. City of Belle Meade · Oct 13, 2026
On the record: Neal Clayton
10 sourced01Budget and taxes1 sourced position
Lists safeguarding the city's tax dollars through responsible budgeting among his commitments as commissioner.
Fiercely safeguarding the city’s tax dollars and long-term financial health through responsible budgeting and strategic oversight”
Own statementCity of Belle Meade · Oct 2, 2026Link
02Public safety1 sourced position
Lists supporting the Belle Meade police department with the resources it needs among his commitments as commissioner.
Unwaveringly supporting Belle Meade’s top-ranked police department”
Own statementCity of Belle Meade · Oct 2, 2026Link
03Tyne Boulevard stop2 sourced positions
Seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2026-02, a multi-way stop at Belle Meade Boulevard and Tyne Boulevard, at the July 22, 2026 meeting.
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jul 22, 2026Link
Voted yes on postponing Resolution 2026-02, a multi-way stop at Belle Meade Boulevard and Tyne Boulevard, to the next meeting (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jul 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Construction sites3 sourced positions
Voted no on an amendment to Ordinance 2025-14 to require a flagman when materials are delivered to construction sites (failed 1-4, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jan 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2025-14 as amended, requiring security fencing at demolition and new construction sites (first reading, passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jan 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-9, requiring traffic control when vehicles block traffic while loading, unloading or making deliveries (second reading, passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jul 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Sidewalks2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Resolution 2025-10, rescinding Resolution 2018-02's criteria for building sidewalks at the request of property owners and neighborhood groups (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jan 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a contract of up to $158,000 with Civil and Environmental Consultants to design Lynnwood Terrace sidewalk and stormwater improvements (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jul 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Traffic calming1 sourced position
Voted yes on a contract with Nickell Company to build traffic calming islands on West Tyne Boulevard and Lynnwood Boulevard (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Belle Meade · Jan 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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