Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 50 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 38 approved (97% approval rate), 1 denied, 11 deferred. Activity was up 11% compared to April (624 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 3854 Abernathy Road

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from RS-15 to SP zoning for property at 3854 Abernathy Road, approximately 549 feet west of Clarksville Pike, 8.48 acres, to permit 63 detached multifamily residential units with non-accessory apartments, with companion 1346. Developer Mr. Kantz requested indefinite deferral.

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Preliminary SP for 62-unit multifamily development near Curtis Street and Lloyd Avenue (item 10)

Approved.

Preliminary SP to permit a multifamily residential development on four parcels totaling 6.32 acres north of Curtis Street and west of Lloyd Avenue. Properties zoned R10 since 1974 with two single family homes. Proposes 62 multifamily units (55 attached townhomes, seven detached) at ~9.81 units/acre, max height three stories/45 feet, 2.34 acres open space. Continuation of adjacent Curtis Street SPs. Consultant Jeff Hines with Catalyst Design Group. Residents (Shamika Small, Ariana Graves, Tamisa Murphy and others) opposed, citing construction damage, wildlife, traffic, and pet deaths. Council member Toombs supportive but requesting further work on Lloyd Avenue heights.

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Denial of case 2026-56 at 1107 North Fifth Street

Denied.

Case 2026-56, a setback variance at 1107 North Fifth Street (a garage matter). The motion to deny carried; after polling absent members and a member changing her vote, the application was denied on a vote of six to one.

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Ridgeside Heights SP near Old Franklin Rd and Cane Ridge Rd

Approved.

Preliminary SP approval for a residential development on approximately 42 acres across five parcels located south of the intersection of Old Franklin Road and Cane Ridge Road, zoned AR-2A. Permits a maximum of 79 multifamily units and 100 single-family lots (179 total, ~4.2 units/acre). Developer is MI Homes. Includes existing cemetery, stream conservation, road stubs, and preservation of ~16% of site. Neighbors requested deferral for more in-person meetings; commission approved with conditions including updated condition 4 from a May 14 memo regarding a stub street.

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Rezoning at 863 Eagle Avenue

Approved.

Rezoning of a 0.58-acre vacant corner site at 863 Eagle Avenue (corner of Eagle/Eichel Avenue and Emmett Avenue) from RS-7.5 (single-family residential) to R-8A (one and two-family residential) to permit a duplex. Applicant/developer Terry Norris, a real estate investor and developer from Rutherford County. Within T4 urban neighborhood maintenance policy, near Gallatin Pike. No opposition; one speaker raised flooding and sidewalk concerns.

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PUD Amendment at Old Lebanon Dirt Road / 1704 Robards Way

Approved.

Ordinance amending a portion of a PUD overlay district on properties at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards Way at the terminus of Dutch Falls Cove, 11.23 acres, zoned RM9, to permit 77 multifamily residential units, with companion 1338. Developer represented by John Claxton of Thomason Hutton Engineering; project keeps 43% of site undisturbed and no longer crosses the adjacent stream. Neighbors raised concerns about wildlife, traffic, and green space. Passed second reading; Evan Siegel abstained.

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SP Amendment at 915 & 927 Skyline Ridge Drive

Approved.

Ordinance amending a specific plan for properties at 915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline Memorial Court, 21.95 acres, to permit 280 multifamily residential units, zoned SP, with companion 1340. No opposition. Passed second of three readings.

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Rezoning on Melvin Road & North New Hope Road

Approved.

Ordinance changing from RS-80 to RS-15 and RS-15 to SP zoning for properties at 3033, 3221-3255 Melvin Road and 6227-6237 and 6317 North New Hope Road, east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike, south of Landings Way, 50 acres, to permit 164 single-family residential lots, with companion 1343. No opposition. Passed second of three readings.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 50 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• IR → SP at 1205 2nd Avenue North
• R6A → RM20A at 69A, B and C Donaldson Street
• RS5 → RL2 at 142 and 144 Elmhurst Avenue
• RS-10 → R-10, 0.37 acres at 1616 Ashton Avenue, approximately 540 feet west of Hydes Ferry Road, Nashville
• RM9 → RM9 at Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 1704 Robards Way, Nashville
• SP → SP at 915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Drive, Nashville
• RS-10 → R-10 at 1703 River Drive, approximately 275 feet east of Hyde's Ferry Road, Nashville
• RS-80 → SP at Melvin Road and North New Hope Road, east of North New Hope Road, Nashville

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 116 instances
• residential: 67 instances
• variance: 66 instances
• setback: 58 instances
• commercial: 28 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 214% from April.
• Setback came up 115% more often than April.

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