Jul 27, 2026 - Politics

Mayor O'Connell proposes extending city's community solar project

Mayor Freddie O'Connell wants to extend the city's lease for Nashville's first community solar energy project.

Why it matters: Music City Solar converted a former landfill, located near Briley Parkway and I-65, into a clean energy production facility.

Driving the news: The original project launched in 2018 and has been a success, according to city officials.

O'Connell proposes extending the lease agreement by 10 years and adding a battery storage system, which will capture and store the clean energy created by the solar panels.

By the numbers: Music City Solar has generated over 2 million kilowatt-hours of solar energy since it launched in 2018.

Go deeper: Read about the launch of the Music City Solar project in 2018.

What's next: The Metro Council will consider the updated lease agreement at its meeting on Aug. 4.

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