Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 24 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 18 approved (90% approval rate), 2 denied, 4 deferred. Activity was down 39% compared to May (682 activity items across 8 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Special exception for meditation garden at 7166 River Road Pike

Deferred.

Tien Tran sought a special exception to allow a meditation garden (classified as religious institution) in the R80 district at 7166 River Road Pike, associated with Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhist Temple. Anticipated 20-25 members, Sunday daytime use, up to 25 parking spaces. Opposition raised concerns over traffic safety, septic, livestock, and rural character. Deferred to August 20, 2026 at 1 p.m. on a 7-0 vote for the applicant to provide a site plan with parking, hours, and use restrictions.

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Special exception for religious institution at 3824 Brickchurch Pike

Denied.

Special exception request by Georgina Income for a religious institution in RS20 at 3824 Brickchurch Pike. The case was tied on votes 3-2 against the motion to approve, with members Gerrigan and Yoder not participating. Failed to obtain four affirmative votes within 30 days, so denied by operation of law.

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Consent agenda - seven cases

Approved.

Voice vote approval of consent agenda cases: 2026-75 (Tempo by Hilton sign variance, 1110 20th Ave), 2026-87 (Natalie Bonilla Morales/MDHA signage variance, 35 Hillside Cottage Lane), 2026-92 (Cannon Leach/1819 Broadway Partners sign variance, MUIA district), 2026-96 (Spencer and Emily Cummings front porch setback variance, 5417 Bradfield Drive), 2026-98 (Adam Littles/Brad and Casey Harrell front porch setback variance, 6516 Pennywell Drive), and 2026-101 (Jesse Wilmoth/Youth Encouragement Services daycare special exception, 3016 Knowlesville Pike).

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Setback variance at 605 River Drive

Approved.

Concrete Investments sought a street setback variance to construct a two-family dwelling (two independent single-family structures six feet apart) on a triangular/pie-shaped lot. Required contextual setback was 48.9 feet. Original request was 20 feet, then 24 feet, now amended to a 38-foot setback with reduced building footprints. Approved; members Gerrigan and Yoder sat out.

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Special exception for street setback at 1416 Joe Johnston Ave

Approved.

Mohsin Malakouti (owner Sewanee Vero LLC) sought a special exception for street setback to construct a one-and-a-half story office building at 1416 Joe Johnston Avenue, at the corner of 15th Avenue North. Community meeting requested moving building closer to both streets (three feet each). Approved with conditions; member Davis abstained, others in favor.

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Consent agenda (items 4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20)

Approved.

Consent agenda adopted including: item 4 (2026SP-025-001, 18802 Old Hickory Boulevard, rezone AR2A to SP for mixed use development); item 6 (2026S076001 Mulberry Downs North, conservation subdivision, 37 lots at Dickerson Pike); item 7 (2026S081001 Adam Sawyer subdivision, final plat 2 lots at 1890 Hudson Road and Minis Lane); item 13 (2026Z030PR001, rezone RS7.5 to R8A at 408 and 410 Patterson Street); item 14 (2026C040PR001, rezone RS5 to MUN ANS at 1212 Villa Place); item 15 (2026C041PR001, rezone RS5 to R6A at 303 Joyner Avenue); item 16 (employment contract for Forest Cook); item 20 (director's report and administrative items).

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Concept plan to create 14 lots at Hazelwood Drive

Approved.

Concept plan approved to create 14 lots at Hazelwood Drive. Site zoned R8 since 1974, currently developed with multifamily structures totaling 50 units built in 1967 (legally nonconforming). Developer Brent Smith proposes to remove the 50 apartments and replace with 14-16 single family lots, extending Rosewood through to Hazelwood and improving the rear alley. Approved with Councilman Horton and Commissioner Henley dissenting.

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Temporary moratorium on data center developments

Denied.

An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments within Nashville and Davidson County, sponsored by Johnston, Huffman and others. A motion to suspend the rules to take it up on first reading failed when at least two members objected; the bill will not proceed on first reading.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 24 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-10 → SP at 2401 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville
• RM-20 → SP at 100 Meridian Street, Nashville
• AR2a at 6334 Mount View Road, Nashville
• RS-10 → R-10 at 1616 Ashton Avenue, Nashville
• RS-7.5 → RM-20 at Lofton Avenue, Nashville
• AR2A → SP at 18802 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville
• RS-7.5 → R8A at 408 and 410 Patterson Street, Nashville
• RS-5 → MUN-A at 1212 Villa Place, Nashville

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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