Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 36 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 27 approved (100% approval rate), 9 deferred. Activity was up 19% compared to February (610 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Murfreesboro Pike Rezoning at 4046 and 4060

Deferred.

Rezoning from AR2A to RM15ANS for properties at 4046 and 4060 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 399 feet southwest of Maxwell Road (10.12 acres) within Murfreesboro Pike urban design overlay district. Sponsor Harel requested one meeting deferral.

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Multifamily Development at 515 Anderson Ln.

Approved.

Approved SP for 57 multifamily residential units on three parcels totaling approximately 4 acres on the north side of Anderson Ln. in T4NE policy area. Units include 9 front-loaded units along Anderson Ln. (2 stories, 35 feet) and interior units (3 stories, 32 feet). Developer committed to traffic study. Applicant: Anthony (Meritage Homes representative) and Michael Garrigan (Dale Associates engineer).

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Cane Ridge Townhomes at 5683 Cane Ridge Rd.

Approved.

Approved SP for 68 multifamily residential units (townhomes) on 6.6-acre parcel on west side of Cane Ridge Rd. in T3 Suburban Neighborhood Evolving policy area. Three unit types: front-loaded townhomes (2 stories, 30 feet) and rear-loaded townhomes (2-3 stories, up to 35 feet). Density approximately 10 units per acre. Applicant: Casey Keister, Meritage Homes.

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Mixed Use Development at Merritt Avenue/Martin Street

Approved.

Changed zoning from IWD to RM 20 a n s and SP for properties at 513 and 525 Merritt Avenue, 1301 and 1312 Martin Street, and 548 Hamilton Avenue (4.03 acres) to permit mixed use development within Wedgwood Houston Chestnut Hill neighborhood design overlay district.

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Street Setback Variance at 1711 A And B River Drive

Deferred.

Case 2026-19 for Concrete Investment requesting variance from contextual street setback of 48.9 feet to 24 feet in R-10 district. Board requested applicant return with redesigned plans that better meet contextual overlay requirements. Original request was 20-foot setback, applicant reduced to 24 feet but board found departure still too significant.

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Mixed Use Development Special Exception at 106 Raines Avenue

Deferred.

Case 2026-39 for Dwayne Cuthbertson/MV Holdings LLC requesting special exceptions for street and rear setbacks and height control plane to construct mixed use multifamily residential development. Council member Voe requested deferral for additional community engagement. Applicant agreed to two-week deferral.

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West Campbell Road Rezoning for 36 Residential Units

Approved.

Ordinance BL2026-1275 and companion BL2026-1276 changing zoning from RS20 to SP for 12.91 acres on West Campbell Road to permit 17 single family lots and 19 multifamily residential units (detached cottages).

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Buena Vista Pike Mixed-Use Development Rezoning

Deferred.

Ordinance BL 2025-1163 to rezone from RA to SP for properties at 2130, 2132A, 2138A, 2138B, 2138C, 2140, 2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3005A, 3005B, 3007, 3009 Cliff Drive at southwest corner of Buena Vista Pike and Cliff Drive to permit mixed-use development. Deferred because development team could not attend recent community meeting. Sponsor: Toombs.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 36 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS5 → R6A at 129 Elmhurst Ave. (Not specified)
• RS5 → R6A at 311 Joyner Ave. (Not specified)
• RS5 → R6A at 1233 and 1235 John L. Copeland Blvd. (Not specified)
• RS15 → R15 at 3524 Earhart Rd. (Not specified)
• Various commercial zones → Commercial Compatibility Overlay, 15.58 acres at Buchanan Street between 21st Avenue North and Interstate 65 (Council member Taylor)
• Various commercial zones → Commercial Compatibility Overlay, 4.17 acres at Buchanan Street between 24th Avenue North and 21st Avenue North (Council member Taylor)
• IWD → RM 20 a n s and SP, 4.03 acres at 513 and 525 Merritt Avenue, 1301 and 1312 Martin Street, 548 Hamilton Avenue (Council member Vaux)
• AR2A → RM15ANS, 10.12 acres at 4046 and 4060 Murfreesboro Pike (Council member Harel)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 162 instances
• residential: 58 instances
• commercial: 50 instances
• density: 35 instances
• subdivision: 29 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 61% from February.
• Density came up 169% more often than February.

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