The Metro Public Health Department is currently fielding applications for a renewed and modified Part 70 Operating Permit, as per the notice released today, October 31, 2025. Necessary for entities looking to operate sources of air pollutants within regulatory compliance, this permit process has kicked off a 30-day public comment period, in accordance with the Air Pollution Control Division's guidelines.
Interested citizens are encouraged to review the application and draft permits available at the division's offices at 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. Ensuring community involvement, the division, through a statement on the official Nashville government website, has communicated the opportunity for public scrutiny and feedback. With a written request during the comment period, a public hearing will be scheduled before any permit is issued, a necessary step towards transparency and public engagement.
For those seeking further details or to submit comments, John Finke from the Pollution Control Division is available at (615) 340-5653. Reflective of the community's stake in environmental oversight, this open call invites various voices to play a part in the decision-making that affects Nashville's air quality. In a nod toward accessibility, requests for ADA accommodation are instructed to be directed to Todd Baker at (615) 340-0535.
Those wanting to join the conversation, the department stresses the importance of receiving all comments in the Pollution Control office within the 30-day window subsequent to the issuance of the October 31st notice.
