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Council approves two mid‑block crosswalks, requests additional signage and ADA work
Summary
Nashville adopted ordinance 2025‑21 establishing a mid‑block crosswalk on South Hilliard Street between Nashville Methodist Church and its parking lot and a crosswalk on North Austin Street at M Street; councilors asked for warning signage at the top of a nearby hill and noted ADA curb cut needs.
The Nashville Town Council adopted ordinance 2025‑21 July 16 to establish two pedestrian crosswalks: a mid‑block crossing on South Hilliard Street connecting the Nashville Methodist Church with its parking lot and a crosswalk on North Austin Street at M Street intended to serve county employees using a gravel parking lot.
Scott Hale, representing Nashville Methodist Church, explained church growth had increased mid‑block pedestrian crossings and asked the council to install a crosswalk to slow traffic and improve safety. Jonathan Boone, Nash County assistant county manager, requested a crossing to help county staff access the administrative building from a county parking lot.
Councilors and staff discussed site constraints and safety measures. Staff and the town’s district DOT engineer recommended two crosswalks and noted existing ADA ramps in the public right‑of‑way. Council directed the county to provide an ADA curb cut for its parking lot approach and asked staff to explore additional warning measures—such as a pedestrian warning sign with flashing yellow lights—at the top of the hill on the county approach to slow drivers.
Council adopted the ordinance by voice vote. Staff said painting and repairs to faded crosswalk markings across town will be scheduled; council members urged a townwide review of crosswalks and sidewalks to improve pedestrian flow and safety.
