Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 29 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 24 approved (96% approval rate), 1 denied, 4 deferred. Activity was down 40% compared to May (694 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Adam Sawyer subdivision final plat (2 lots)

Approved.

Request for final plat approval to create two lots on portions of properties located at 1890 Hudson Road and Minis Lane unnumbered. This is the 64-acre farm lot subdivision discussed by Council Lady Hancock reducing it to a 60-acre farm; two parcels at two acres each. Approved on consent agenda.

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Special exception for meditation garden at 7166 River Road Pike

Deferred.

Tien Tran, appellant/owner, requested a special exception (classified as religious institution) to construct a meditation garden in the R80 district at 7166 River Road Pike, associated with Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Temple. Opposition present raised concerns about traffic safety, parking, septic, and rural character. Board deferred to August 20, 2026 at 1 p.m. to allow applicant to submit a detailed site plan showing parking, hours, and vehicle limits. Voted.

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Half-story variance for single-family home facing White's Creek Pike

Deferred.

Owner Dirt Sheetwood (8200 Linton Lane, Nashville) sought a variance for a proposed three-story single-family home whose garage level, due to ~14 feet of grade change and subsurface limestone, is counted as a story. Board members felt the home 'reads as two and a half' stories and that design changes (defining the garage as a basement by covering 50% of the lower level, or adjusting the top level to meet the half-story definition) could bring it into compliance, so they deferred rather than deny. Motion to defer one meeting to June 18th; carried on a voice vote.

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Special exception for religious institution at 3824 Brickchurch Pike

Denied.

Georgina Income, appellant, requested a special exception for a religious institution in RS20 at 3824 Brickchurch Pike. Prior vote was tied 3-2 against approval with members Gerrigan and Yoder not participating. No members changed their vote, so the case is denied by operation of law for failure to obtain four affirmative votes within 30 days.

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Consent agenda variance approvals

Approved.

Voice-vote approval of consent agenda cases: 2026-75 (Tempo by Hilton, Vision Nashville West End LLC, 1110 20th Avenue, sign coverage variance MUI-A), 2026-87 (MDHA, 35 Hillside Cottage Lane, signage variance SP), 2026-92 (1819 Broadway Partners, sign number variance MUI-A), 2026-96 (Spencer and Emily Cummings, 5417 Bradfield Drive, street setback variance for front porch), 2026-98 (Brad and Casey Harrell, 6516 Pennywell Drive, street setback variance for porch), 2026-101 (Youth Encouragement Services, 3016 Nolensville Pike, daycare special exception CS). Case 2026-91 was pulled due to opposition.

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Street setback variance at 605 River Drive

Approved.

Concrete Investments requested a street setback variance to construct a two-family dwelling (two independent single-family structures six feet apart) on a triangular lot at 605 River Pearl Place / River Drive. Applicant amended from an original 20-foot setback, to 24 feet, and finally to a 38-foot setback against a contextual requirement of 48.9 feet. Approved. Members Gerrigan and Yoder did not participate.

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Special exception for street setback at 1416 Joe Johnston Avenue

Approved.

Mohsen Malakouti, appellant, Sewanee Vero LLC owner, requested a special exception for street setback at 1416 Joe Johnston Avenue to construct a small one-and-a-half-story office building for a husband-and-wife payment-processing business. Following a community meeting, setbacks reduced to three feet on both 15th Avenue and Joe Johnston (planning had supported reduction to zero on Joe Johnston). Board rescinded prior motions and approved the special exception subject to the revised plan. Member Davis abstained. Discussion on restricting use was dropped.

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Concept plan to create 14 lots at Hazelwood Drive

Approved.

Concept plan approval to subdivide an R8-zoned site (zoned R8 since 1974) currently developed with 50 legally nonconforming multifamily units built in 1967, to create 14 lots. Developer Brent Smith originally proposed 32 units; Rosewood to be extended to Hazelwood and an alley improved for rear-loaded units. Motion by Commissioner Smith. Approved with Councilman Horton and Commissioner Henley opposed.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 29 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-10 → SP at 2401 Buena Vista Pike
• RM-20 → SP at 100 Meridian Street
• AR-2a SP at 6334 Mount View Road
• RS-10 → R-10 at 1616 Ashton Avenue
• RS-7.5 → RM-20-A NS at Lofton Avenue
• AR-2A → SP at 18802 Old Hickory Boulevard
• RS-7.5 → R-8A at 408 and 410 Patterson Street
• RS-5 → MUN-A at 1212 Villa Place

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 85 instances
• setback: 32 instances
• industrial: 27 instances
• residential: 26 instances
• subdivision: 18 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in May.
• Subdivision came up 100% more often than May.

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