Mayor's Youth Council

After 27 years of working with the Oasis Center, the Mayor’s Youth Council is starting a new chapter with My Brother's Keeper (MBK). The Council includes 34 high school students from public and private schools in Davidson County who are dedicated to lifting up youth voices and helping build a better future for the city.

The Mayor’s Youth Council creates helpful policy ideas and expands opportunities for youth. It encourages young people to get involved in local government. The Council builds strong relationships with city leaders and brings attention to youth issues. It also supports projects that continue after the Council’s year ends. Members take action by studying problems, working with community partners, learning from experts, and creating solutions that help young people in Nashville.

The Importance of the Mayor’s Youth Council

Nashville needs a Mayor’s Youth Council because young people experience the city in different ways than adults. They see issues adults may miss and can help improve decision‑making. Young people deserve real chances to take part in civic life and shape the city’s future. The Council helps connect youth with local government and prepares future leaders. It also makes sure youth voices are included in decisions that affect them. This helps prevent situations where adults make choices for youth without asking what they need. The Council gives young people a meaningful role in solving problems across the city.

Focus of the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Council

The Council has chosen six main priority areas to focus on during the 2026–2027 year.

• Education an opportunity
• Health and safety
• Growth and quality of life
• Equity and belonging
• Civic life
• Environment and transportation

Schedule

August

  Full Council Meeting - Monday, August 24, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (in-person)

September

• Committee Meeting - Monday September 14, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (virtual)
• Full Council Meeting - Monday, September 28, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (in-person)

October

• Committee Meeting - Monday, October 5, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (virtual)
• Full Council Meeting - Monday, October 26, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (in-person)

November

• Committee Meeting - Monday, November 9, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (virtual)
• Full Council Meeting - Monday, November 30, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p (in-person)

December

Full Council Gathering - Monday, December 7, 2026: 4:30p – 6:30p - Holiday Celebration (in-person)

January

• Committee Meeting - Monday, January 11, 2027: 4:30p – 6:30p – (virtual)
• Full Council Meeting - Monday, January 25, 2027: 4:30p – 6:30p (in-person)

February

• Committee Meeting - Monday, February 8, 2027: 4:30p – 6:30p (virtual)
• Full Council Meeting - Monday, February 22, 2027: 4:30p p- 6:30p (in-person)

March

• Committee Meeting - Monday, March 8, 2027: 4:30p – 6:30p (virtual)
• Mayor’s Youth Summit - Saturday, March 13, 2027: 9:30a-2:00p (tentative)

April

Full Council Meeting - Monday, April 26, 2027: 4:30p – 6:30p (in-person)

May

Full Council Gathering - Monday, May 10, 2027: 4:30p – 6:30p - Final Celebration (in-person)

How to get involved

Applications for the 2026 – 2027 Council are currently closed. Please check back in the spring of 2027 for new applications.