S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA+' rating to the Nashville and Davidson County Metropolitan Government (Metro), Tenn.'s expected $204.6 million series 2026A general obligation (GO) improvement bonds, $159.0 million series 2026B GO improvement bonds, $241.38 million series 2026C GO improvement bonds, and $488.7 million series 2026D GO refunding bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our 'AA+' rating on Metro's GO and nontax revenue debt outstanding. Lastly, we affirmed our 'AA+' long-term rating on the Nashville&Davidson County Metropolitan Government Sports Authority's (the Sports Authority) outstanding stadium project revenue bonds. The outlook is stable. TORONTO (S&P Global Ratings) Feb. 12, 2026--S&P Global Ratings today took the rating actions listed above. We believe Metro has taken adequate steps to manage