The Town of Nashville voted to enter closed session pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS) for two specific purposes: to instruct staff or negotiating agents regarding the public body's position on employment contract compensation and material terms (NCGS 143‑318.11(a)(5)), and to discuss matters related to the location or expansion of industries or other business in the area, including a tentative list of economic development incentives (NCGS 143‑318.11(a)(4)).

A council member made the motion citing the two statutory subsections and a second was recorded. All members voted in favor by voice: "All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. Aye." The transcript ends with the affirmative vote and transition to closed session; no discussion content from the closed session appears in the public transcript.

The council did not disclose any outcomes from the closed session in the public portion of the meeting transcript; any subsequent decisions or negotiated terms will be reported in accordance with law and town procedures.