Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 53 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 39 approved (93% approval rate), 3 denied, 11 deferred. Activity was up 82% compared to June (414 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 532 and 538 Bill Road

Denied.

Request to rezone two parcels totaling 5.25 acres at 532 and 538 Bill Road from SP to AR-2A, approximately 550 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike and Bill Road. Current SP permits 40 multifamily units and 38,000 sq ft of retail/office. Council member (applicant) requested a downzone back to AR-2A; property owner opposed and sought more time. Staff recommended disapproval; Commission disapproved.

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Rezoning at 6114 North New Hope Road (BL2026-1414)

Deferred.

Ordinance changing zoning from RS-15 to SP for property at 6114 North New Hope Road, approximately 352 feet north of Central Pike, 3.0 acres to permit 44 multifamily residential units. Planning and Zoning recommended one-meeting deferral; deferred by rule with companion 1415.

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Three-story height variance denied at 370 Rio Vista Drive

Denied.

Clark and Huddleston Properties (Todd Huddleston) sought a variance from the two-and-a-half-story / 35-foot height limit (recently amended by BL 2025-1006) to build a three-story two-family dwelling at 370/372 Rio Vista Drive in the R8 district. The parking variance was noted as likely to be resolved administratively. Board denied the height variance for lack of a unique land hardship, noting neighboring homes are at two and a half stories.

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SP rezoning at 5601/5621 Cane Ridge Road and 3314 Old Franklin Road (BL-2026-1406 and 1407)

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from AR-2A to SP zoning for properties at 5601, 5621 Cane Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road unnumbered, and 3314 Old Franklin Road, 42.2 acres, to permit 79 multifamily residential units and 100 single-family residential lots. Deferred two meetings to August 4.

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SP rezoning at 13181 Old Hickory Boulevard (BL-2026-1411 and 1412)

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from AR-2A to SP zoning for property at 13181 Old Hickory Boulevard, at corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin Oaks Lane, 4.97 acres, to permit a mixed-use development. Deferred two meetings to August 4. Community meeting July 23 at Cane Ridge Community Center 6pm.

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SP rezoning at 3233 Hamilton Church Road (BL-2026-1425 and 1426)

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from AR-2A to SP zoning for property at 3233 Hamilton Church Road, approximately 315 feet west of Buckeye, 4.05 acres, within Hamilton Hills UDO, to permit 24 multifamily residential units. Deferred two meetings to August 4 for lack of notice.

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Rezoning near Doak Avenue (RS-10 to R-10)

Approved.

Request to rezone two parcels totaling 0.75 acres, approximately 275 feet southwest of Doak Avenue, from RS-10 to R-10. R-10 could permit up to three duplex lots (six units); applicant intends four detached units. Located about one-third mile east of Clarksville Pike near transit. A neighbor (Robin Hill of 1719 County Hospital Road) opposed over density and infrastructure concerns. Staff recommended approval; Commission approved.

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Rezoning at 5901 California Avenue (BL2026-1423)

Approved.

Ordinance amending Title 17 by amending a specific plan on property located at 5901 California Avenue at the southeast corner of 60th Avenue North and California Avenue, zoned SP, 8.12 acres to permit a mixed-use development. Amendment codifies preservation of the existing mural on the west facade. Passed third and final reading as amended and consolidated with companion 1424, 31-3 with one abstention.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 53 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• SP → AR-2A, 5.25 acres at 532 and 538 Bill Road
• RS-10 → R-10, 0.75 acres at approximately 275 feet southwest of Doak Avenue
• RS-5 → R6A at 2417 Meharry Boulevard
• R8 → IWD at 438 Haney Avenue
• RS-5 → R6A at 223 Peachtree Street
• RS-5 → R6A at 1728 and 1730 Arthur Avenue
• RS-15 → AR-2A at 981 Old Lebanon Dirt Road
• RS-5 → SP at 610 Old Hickory Boulevard

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 160 instances
• setback: 90 instances
• variance: 69 instances
• residential: 49 instances
• overlay district: 18 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 88% from June.
• Setback came up 181% more often than June.
• Variance saw 393% more mentions month-over-month.
• Residential increased 88% compared to June.
• Overlay district is new this month with 18 mentions, not present in June.

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