Nashville, TN — rezoning & P&Z cases
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BL2026-1520 — text_amendment
This case proposes to amend the zoning code definition of "boarding house" in Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code. The change may affect how boarding house uses are classified and regulated across Nashville, potentially impacting development projects that involve residential or mixed-use properties.
BL2026-1510 — mixed-use development
This case seeks to rezone 0.65 acres in Council District 17 from RM20 to SP zoning to enable a mixed-use development at three properties on 3rd Avenue South near Hart Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions. Developers should monitor whether the conditions imposed align with their mixed-use development plans.
BL2026-1433 — other
This is a code amendment that replaces "day care" uses with "child care" and "adult day services" uses throughout the Metropolitan Code, affecting related conditions and standards. Developers should monitor how this reclassification impacts project feasibility and permitted uses in their proposed developments.
BL2026-1487 — rezoning
This case seeks to rezone a 5.01-acre residential property on Old Lebanon Dirt Road from RS15 to AR2a zoning. The rezoning is supported by staff recommendation for approval and is being requested by two council members on behalf of the property owner. Developers should monitor this case if interested in land use changes or agricultural development in this Council District 11 location.
BL2026-1482 — other
This case applies a Historic Landmark Overlay District to a 0.69-acre church property in Council District 21, zoned RS10. The overlay designation may impose architectural and maintenance requirements on any future development or modifications to the property. Developers should be aware of potential restrictions and design review processes that accompany historic landmark status.
BL2026-1488 — other
This is a legislative correction to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code to fix unintended errors in land use tables from recent ordinance adoptions. The amendment addresses technical code errors rather than proposing new development or zoning changes for a specific property.
BL2026-1388 — rezoning
This case proposes rezoning 9.4 acres from RM20-NS to AR2a zoning at Mt. View Road in Council District 32. The planning staff recommends withdrawal of this rezoning request, which could be relevant if you're evaluating development opportunities in the Mt. View Road corridor.
BL2026-1389 — rezoning
This rezoning request seeks to change 5.25 acres at Bell Road from SP to AR2a zoning, located within two overlay districts (Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design and Corridor Design). The Metropolitan Planning Commission voted 8-0 to disapprove the request, which may affect development plans in this area.
BL2026-1420 — text_amendment
A Contextual Overlay District is requested for 68.2 acres along Cumberland Hills Drive and Northside Drive in Council District 10. The MPC disapproved this request, which would apply overlay zoning standards to residential properties currently zoned R20 and RS40.
BL2026-1416 — other
This case involves a request to apply a Contextual Overlay District to 137.6 acres of R20-zoned properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive. The MPC voted to disapprove the overlay district request 8-0, which may affect development or design standards for properties in this area.
BL2026-1387 — rezoning
This case involves a rezoning request from RS10 to R10 zoning for a 0.37-acre property at 1616 Ashton Ave in Council District 01. The staff has recommended approval of this zoning change requested by Councilmember Joy Kimbrough on behalf of TN Vest Capital LLC.
BL2026-1361 — text_amendment
This case proposes amending the Downtown Code to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee. The amendment is being deferred to the June 25, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. This administrative change may affect design review processes for properties in the East Bank area subject to the Downtown Code.
BL2026-1360 — text_amendment
This case proposes an amendment to Chapter 17.28 of the Metropolitan Code to modify regulations governing underground utilities. The Metropolitan Planning Commission deferred the matter to its June 25, 2026 meeting, so immediate action is not expected. Developers should monitor this amendment as changes to utility regulations could affect project design and infrastructure requirements.
BL2026-1448 — other
This case proposes a temporary moratorium on data center developments countywide in Nashville & Davidson County. If adopted, it would prevent new data center projects from moving forward during the moratorium period. Developers with data center proposals should monitor this case as approval would halt their projects pending review.
BL2026-1391 — text_amendment
This is a code text amendment to add new data center uses and related definitions to Nashville's zoning ordinance. If your development involves data center uses, this amendment could create new zoning options or restrictions for your projects.
Haislip - Battle Road Rezoning — 112 single-family residential lots
This rezoning request seeks to convert 82.37 acres from Agricultural-Residential (AR2a) to Suburban Planned (SP) zoning to enable development of a 112-lot single-family residential subdivision on Battle Road near Kidd Road. The case has been deferred to the June 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
Battle Road - AR2a to SP — 112 single-family residential lots
A rezoning request for 82.37 acres on Battle Road from AR2a (agricultural) to SP zoning to develop 112 single-family residential lots. The staff has deferred the matter to the June 11, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, so this case is not being decided at the May 14 meeting.
Scovel-Jefferson - Rezoning — Mixed-use development
A 1.76-acre rezoning request from R6/CS to SP zoning for a mixed-use development at multiple addresses in the Jefferson Street Redevelopment District, with a deferred hearing date of May 28, 2026. The project spans multiple tax parcels and will require SP zoning approval to proceed.
Travis - Concept Plan — site_plan
A concept plan for seven-lot conservation development on 5 acres of RS10-zoned land north of Beautiful Valley Drive. The development uses conservation standards to create the subdivision. The case was deferred from the May 14 meeting to May 28 for further Planning Commission review.
Catalyst Design Group - Concept Plan — Seven-lot subdivision utilizing conservation development standards
Catalyst Design Group seeks concept plan approval to subdivide a 5-acre RS10-zoned property into seven lots using conservation development standards. The May 14 agenda item resulted in a staff recommendation to defer the decision to the May 28, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. Developers interested in conservation subdivisions or similar projects in this area should monitor the May 28 meeting outcome.
Mt. View Road - Rezoning — 154 single-family residential lots
A 29.65-acre property on Mt. View Road is being rezoned from AR2a to SP zoning to enable development of 154 single-family residential lots. The Planning Commission hearing has been deferred from the May 14 meeting to May 28, 2026.
Scovel/Jefferson Street - Rezoning — mixed-use development
This 1.76-acre rezoning request seeks to change R6 and CS zoning to SP zoning across multiple parcels along Scovel and Jefferson Streets to enable a mixed-use development within the Jefferson Street Redevelopment District. The staff recommendation to defer the case to May 28, 2026, suggests the Planning Commission will reconsider this matter at a later date.
110 Lutie Street - Rezoning — rezoning
A 0.17-acre property at 110 Lutie Street is being rezoned from RS5 (low-density residential) to R6-A (higher-density residential). The rezoning was approved by the Metro Planning Commission with unanimous support (7-0), indicating no significant opposition.
2212 Riverside Drive - Rezoning — rezoning
A 0.60-acre parcel at the corner of Oakhurst Drive and Riverside Drive is being rezoned from RS10 (single-family residential) to MUN-A-NS zoning. The rezoning was approved unanimously by the Metro Planning Commission, indicating support for a change toward mixed-use or non-single-family development at this location.
4057 Maxwell Road — 46 single-family residential lots
TTL and Century Communities of Tennessee are seeking final plat approval to subdivide approximately 10.48 acres into 46 single-family residential lots on property zoned Specific Plan at 4057 Maxwell Road. The Metro Planning Commission approved the request with conditions, clearing the way for residential development in this location.
Cloverland - Plat — 36-lot subdivision
This is a final plat approval to subdivide 8.27 acres zoned SP into 36 lots at the northwest corner of Cloverland Drive and Church Street East. The project was recommended for approval with conditions by the MPC with unanimous support (7-0).
Jennings Family Properties - Rezoning — 79 multi-family residential units and 100 single family residential lots
A 42.2-acre property on Cane Ridge Road and Old Franklin Road is being rezoned from AR2a to SP zoning to enable a mixed residential development with 79 multifamily units and 100 single-family lots. The MPC approved the rezoning with conditions, making this a significant mixed-use residential opportunity for developers interested in suburban Nashville residential projects.
Norris - RS7.5 to R8-A — rezoning
This rezoning request would change a 0.58-acre corner property in Nashville from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R8-A zoning, allowing a higher density residential use. The applicant/owner Terry Norris has requested the change and the Metropolitan Planning Commission has approved it unanimously. This case could be relevant to developers interested in higher-density residential redevelopment in the Argle Avenue corridor.
Old Hickory Boulevard - Rezoning — mixed-use development
A 4.97-acre property on Old Hickory Boulevard is being rezoned from AR2a (agricultural/rural) to SP zoning to enable a mixed-use development. The MPC approved this with conditions, but recommends additional community engagement before City Council consideration.
Santi Avenue - Plat — plat
A final plat approval request to subdivide 0.37 acres on Santi Avenue into two lots, located within the DADU Overlay District. The approval is conditioned on granting an exception to Section 3-5.2.d.2 for lot size requirements, and MPC approved unanimously with conditions.
Stranch - PUD Overlay Cancellation — pd_amendment
This case requests cancellation of a Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay District on approximately 39.2 acres in the Poplar Creek Road area currently zoned RS15 and AR2a. The MPC unanimously approved the request, which would remove the PUD overlay protections from these properties.
110 Lutie Street - RS5 to R6-A — rezoning
A small 0.17-acre parcel at 110 Lutie Street is being rezoned from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (likely multifamily residential) by Kudzu Real Estate, Inc. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request.
1176-1180 Dickerson Pike - Rezoning — rezoning
This project seeks to rezone 0.72 acres on Dickerson Pike from residential (RM20-A) to mixed-use (MUL-A) zoning. Staff has recommended deferring the request indefinitely, meaning the case is not advancing to approval at this time.
2402 Santi Avenue - Plat — Two lots
A final plat request to subdivide 0.37 acres into two lots on Santi Avenue in an RS5 zone within the DADU Overlay District. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including an exception to Section 3-5.2.d.2 for lot size, which may impact compliance with standard residential lot size requirements.
917 Hospital Drive - Rezoning — rezoning
A 0.43-acre parcel at 917 Hospital Drive is proposed to rezone from RS10 to R10, which typically represents a change in residential zoning classifications. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request.
Anderson Delk Epps - Rezoning AR2a to SP — mixed-use development
This rezoning request seeks to convert 4.97 acres from AR2a (agricultural/rural) to SP (Specific Plan) zoning to enable a mixed-use development at Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin Oaks Lane. Staff recommends approval contingent on specific conditions, which could affect land value, density, and mixed-use compatibility in this area.
Cane Ridge Road - Rezoning — 79 multi-family residential units and 100 single family residential lots
A 42.2-acre rezoning from AR2a to SP zoning on Cane Ridge Road and Old Franklin Road to enable a mixed-use residential development with 79 multi-family units and 100 single-family lots. Staff recommends approval with conditions, which suggests the project is generally aligned with planning objectives but requires specific mitigation measures.
Cloverland Drive - Plat — plat
A final plat application to subdivide 8.27 acres in SP zoning into 36 residential lots on Cloverland Drive. Staff recommends approval with conditions, which may include infrastructure, access, or design requirements typical for residential subdivisions.
ESNA Enterprises - Rezoning — rezoning
A 0.93-acre property on Old Charlotte Pike is being rezoned from agricultural (AR2a) to multifamily residential (RM9-NS), requested by the owner ESNA Enterprises, LLC. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning, which would allow residential development at higher densities than currently permitted.
Norris - 863 Argle — rezoning
Terry Norris is requesting to rezone 0.58 acres at 863 Argle Avenue from RS7.5 to R8-A zoning. Staff recommends approval of this residential upzoning request.
Riverside Drive, LLC - Rezoning — rezoning
Two properties totaling 0.60 acres on Riverside Drive are being rezoned from RS10 (single-family residential) to MUN-A-NS (mixed-use neighborhood). The rezoning is located at the northwest corner of Oakhurst Drive and Riverside Drive and has received staff approval.
Stranch - PUD Cancel — pd_amendment
This case seeks to cancel a Residential Planned Unit Development Overlay District covering 39.2 acres at Poplar Creek Road properties. If approved, the overlay will be removed, leaving the underlying RS15 and AR2a zoning in effect. Staff recommends approval.
TTL - Final Plat — 46 single-family residential lots
This is a final plat approval for subdivision of 10.48 acres into 46 single-family residential lots in a Specific Plan zone on Maxwell Road. The project has staff recommendation for approval with conditions, indicating it is aligned with the existing zoning framework.