The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, in partnership with the Nashville Electric Service (NES), initiated a project to purchase, construct, and operate an 800 MHz P25 trunked radio system to enhance emergency dispatch and response across the county. In 1997, the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding that established a joint committee to oversee access to and operation of the system. In 1999, the Metro Emergency Radio Management Committee was formally established by mayoral executive order to provide structured governance of the radio system. The committee now operates under Executive Order No. 031 and committee adopted operating procedures.
Voting Metro agency members of the committee include representatives from:
- Department of General Services
- Nashville Electric Service (N.E.S.)
- Police Department
- Fire Department
- Purchasing Division
- Information Technology Services (ITS) Department
- Davidson County Sheriff's Office
- Metro Water Services
- Parks & Recreation Department
- Office of Emergency Management
- Emergency Communications Center
- Department of Transportation