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The '''Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County''' is the consolidated municipal government serving Nashville and Davidson County in Tennessee. The Metro is a unified administrative structure combining city and county functions under a single government, making it one of the United States' major city-county consolidations.

== Structure ==

The Metropolitan Government operates through three primary branches: the executive office of the Metropolitan Mayor, the legislative body of the Metropolitan Council, and supporting administrative departments and agencies. The consolidation of city and county functions allows for coordinated delivery of services across the metropolitan area.

The Metro Mayor serves as the chief executive officer, while the Metropolitan Council functions as the legislative body. The Vice Mayor, elected by the Metro Council, presides over council proceedings and serves as the President of the Metropolitan Council.

== Administrative Organization ==

The Metropolitan Government administers numerous departments and agencies responsible for public services including public safety, planning, public works, finance, and human services. The organizational structure is documented through the Nashville.gov administrative portal.

== Metropolitan Council Composition ==

The Metropolitan Council is composed of district-based representatives and at-large council members. The council meets regularly to conduct legislative business and public comment periods are held to allow citizens to address the council.

== References ==

* {{cite web|url=https://www.nashville.gov/about-metro|title=About Metro Government - Nashville.gov|access-date=2026-06-17}}
* {{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Government_of_Nashville_and_Davidson_County|title=Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County - Wikipedia|access-date=2026-06-17}}

[[Category:Nashville government]]
[[Category:Metropolitan governments]]
[[Category:Tennessee government]]