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2921 Southlake Drive - RZ — rezoning
Request to rezone 2921 Southlake Drive from RS7.5 to RN1 for approximately 1.35 acres. City staff recommends approval.
2026Z-082PR-001 — rezoning
Rezoning of 1.35 acres at 2921 Southlake Drive from RS7.5 to RN1, requested by Stone Ridge Engineering on behalf of owner Robert Walsh. City staff recommends approval.
2026Z-081PR-001 — rezoning
Rezoning request from RS7.5 to R6-A for a 0.16-acre residential property at 519 High Street. Staff recommendation is approval.
103 Evelyn Drive — rezoning
Request to rezone 0.24 acres at 103 Evelyn Drive from RS5 to R6-A zoning. City staff recommends approval of this residential rezoning.
2026Z-080PR-001 — rezoning
A request to rezone 0.24 acres at 103 Evelyn Drive from RS5 to R6-A zoning, allowing for increased residential density. City staff recommends approval.
2724 Herman Street - RZ — rezoning
Request to rezone 2724 Herman Street from RS5 to R6-A zoning to permit a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) on a 0.17-acre parcel. The property falls within a DADU Overlay District, and staff recommends approval.
2026Z-079PR-001 — rezoning
Rezoning request from RS5 to R6-A for a 0.17-acre property at 2724 Herman Street that falls within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. City staff recommends approval.
Ellenbogen - Rezoning — rezoning
Request to rezone two adjacent properties at the northwest and northeast corners of Twin Street and Obrien Avenue from R8 to MUN-A-NS (5608 Obrien Avenue) and RM15-A-NS (5610 Obrien Avenue).
2026Z-078PR-001 — rezoning
Rezoning of two properties at the corner of Twin Street and Obrien Avenue from R8 to MUN-A-NS (5608 Obrien Avenue) and maintenance of RM15-A-NS (5610 Obrien Avenue), totaling 0.42 acres. City staff recommends approval.
Booth - RZ — rezoning
Rezoning request from RS20 to R20 for 0.68 acres at the corner of Lealand Lane and Greerland Drive. Staff recommends approval.
2026Z-077PR-001 — rezoning
Request to rezone 0.68 acres from RS20 to R20 zoning at 4036 Lealand Lane. Staff recommends approval.
2040 Hickory Hills Lane — plat
Request for final plat approval to create 50 lots on 12.89 acres zoned SP at 2040 Hickory Hills Lane. City staff recommends approval with conditions.
Trelb Parkhaven - Plat — plat
Request for final plat approval to create 75 lots on approximately 29.33 acres zoned SP at 2040 Hickory Hill Lane. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
4058-4070 Lavergne Couchville Pike — 27 single-family lots and 8 two-family lots
Request to rezone approximately 10.86 acres from AR2a to SP zoning to permit 27 single-family lots and 8 two-family lots. Staff recommended deferral to the November 12, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
OldFranklin-RZ — 33 multi-family residential units
Rezoning of 2.42-acre property from AR2a to SP zoning to allow 33 multi-family residential units at 3142 Old Franklin Road. Staff recommends approval with conditions, indicating the project is acceptable subject to specified requirements.
155-79P-001 — pd_amendment
Request to cancel a portion of the Planned Unit Development Overlay District on 3.71 acres at 4311 and 4319 Sidco Drive. Staff deferred this item to the November 12, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
2026SP-043-001 — mixed-use development
Request to rezone 3.79 acres from CL to SP zoning within a Commercial Planned Unit Development to permit a mixed-use development at 4311 and 4319 Sidco Drive. Staff deferred this item to the November 12, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
6970 Highway 70 South — medical office
Request to rezone 2.26 acres from R40 to SP zoning to permit a medical office at 6970 Highway 70 South. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Central Pike - Specific Plan Amendment — mixed-use development
A request to amend a Specific Plan on approximately 18.59 acres at Central Pike and Kemp Drive to permit a mixed-use development. Staff has recommended deferral to the November 12, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.
2026Z-016TX-001 — text_amendment
Request to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance, to make various changes to the Downtown Code. The public hearing will be held at this meeting, with the decision deferred to the November 12, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.
Brandau Road - Rezoning — Mixed-use development
Rezoning request for approximately 47 acres on Brandau Road from RS15 to SP zoning to enable mixed-use development. Staff recommends approval with conditions, contingent on approval of an associated case.
2026CP-014-002 — comprehensive_plan_amendment
Request to amend the Donelson - Hermitage - Old Hickory Community Plan by adopting a Supplemental Policy Area (SPA) maintaining existing Rural Maintenance and Conservation character policies on 47.08 acres. Staff recommends approval.
2026SP-016-001 — Mixed-use development
Rezoning request from RS15 to SP zoning for 47.08 acres to permit a mixed-use development. Staff recommends approval with conditions, contingent on the associated comprehensive plan amendment case (2026CP-014-002) being approved.
4686 Lickton Pike - Plat — plat
Request for final plat approval to create three lots on 3.0 acres zoned R15. Staff recommended deferring the case to the November 12, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.
Battle Road - RZ — 109 single-family residential lots
Rezoning of 82.37 acres from AR2a to SP zoning to allow development of 109 single-family residential lots on Battle Road. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
BL2026-1552 — rezoning
Request to rezone 3.9 acres on Cane Ridge Road from AR2a (agricultural) to RM20 (multifamily residential). City staff recommends approval of a substitute proposal.
BL2026-1520 — text_amendment
This is a request to amend Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code to revise the definition of "Boarding house" within the Zoning Code. Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
BL2026-1386 — 200 assisted living units and open space
This case proposes 200 assisted living units on 14.21 acres at Eagle View Boulevard and Baby Ruth Lane in an area zoned MUL and RM9 within the Ridgeview Urban Design Overlay. Staff recommends withdrawal of the request, which suggests the proposal may not be advancing at this time.
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.
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