Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council Member Requirements
In addition to the basic qualifications set out in T.C.A. § 8-18-101, candidates for the office of Mayor, Vice Mayor, Council Member At Large, or District Council Member must also meet the following requirements outlined in the Metropolitan Government Charter:
Mayor and Vice Mayor
Be at least 30 years of age and a resident of Davidson County Tennessee for at least 3 years.
Council Member At Large
Be at least 25 years of age and a resident of Davidson County Tennessee for at least one year.
District Council Member
Be at least 25 years of age; a resident of Davidson County Tennessee for a least one year; and a district resident for at least 6 months.