Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 66 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 51 approved (98% approval rate), 1 denied, 14 deferred. Activity was down 16% compared to July (753 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Street setback variance at 2406 Mary Street

Denied.

Case 2026-73, Build Trust Homes, LLC at 2406 Mary Street. Applicant requested a 20-foot street setback where 38.09 feet is required based on average setbacks of four adjoining homes, a variance of approximately 18 feet, to build a new three-story home. Board found the departure from established streetscape too great and no adequate hardship. Motion to disapprove carried.

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Rezoning at 3233 Hamilton Church Road

Deferred.

Ordinances 1425 (and companion) to rezone 4.05 acres at 3233 Hamilton Church Road, approximately 315 feet west of Buckpester Avenue, from AR-2A to SP within the Hamilton Hills Urban Design Overlay to permit 24 multifamily residential units. Deferred to September 1 due to lack of notice.

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Rezoning at 532 and 538 Bell Road (one-meeting deferral)

Deferred.

Ordinance to rezone 5.25 acres at 532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike, from SP to AR-2A, in the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District. Sponsored by Stiles. A one-meeting deferral was moved because it is a disapproved bill with no sponsor present. Recommended a one-meeting deferral, seven in favor, zero against, zero not voting.

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SP rezoning at Cane Ridge Road (BL2026-1406/1407)

Approved.

Ordinances BL2026-1406 and companion 1407, rezoning 42.2 acres at 5601, 5621 Cane Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road unnumbered, and 1314 Old Franklin Road from AR2A to SP to permit 79 multi-family residential units and 100 single-family residential lots; passed third reading 33-1-1. MI Homes is a builder.

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SP rezoning at 13181 Old Hickory Boulevard (BL2026-1411/1412)

Approved.

Ordinances BL2026-1411 and companion 1412, rezoning 4.97 acres at 13181 Old Hickory Boulevard at the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin Oaks Lane from AR2A to SP to permit a mixed-use development; passed third reading as amended with one abstention (Stiles). Amendment reflects community-meeting items with TDOT and Water.

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SP rezoning at 5155 Anderson Lane (BL2026-1479/1480)

Approved.

Ordinances BL2026-1479 and companion 1480, rezoning 3.93 acres at 5155 Anderson Lane and Anderson Lane unnumbered from RS 7.5 to SP to permit 57 multifamily residential units; passed third reading as amended. Amendment adds gradual height transition on front lots, a 20-foot tree buffer on the north side, and an environmental survey for streamside salamanders.

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Rezoning at 470 Radnor Street

Deferred.

Ordinance to rezone 0.2 acres at 470 Radnor Street, approximately 217 feet northeast of Meade Avenue, from RS-7.5 to R8A. Deferred two meetings for lack of notice to October 6 public hearing.

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Rezoning at 5683 Cane Ridge Road

Deferred.

Ordinances 1400 and 1408 to rezone 6.64 acres at 5683 Cane Ridge Road, approximately 479 feet south of Spring Path Lane, from AR-2A to SP to permit 68 multifamily residential units. Deferred two meetings to September 1 public hearing.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 66 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS-5 → SP, 19.09 acres at west of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkin Avenue, north of Douglas Avenue
• AR2A → SP, 42.2 acres at 5601 5621 Cane Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road unnumbered, 1314 Old Franklin Road
• AR2A → SP, 4.97 acres at 13181 Old Hickory Boulevard at the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin Oaks Lane
• R-20, 137.6 acres at Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike
• RS-40, 68.2 acres at Cumberland Hills Drive and Northside Drive, south of Gallatin Pike
• RS-5 → MUN-A-NS, 0.288 acres at 1212 Villa Place, approximately 320 feet south of Edge Hill Avenue
• RS-7.5 → SP, 3.93 acres at 5155 Anderson Lane and Anderson Lane unnumbered, approx 450 feet east of Snow Avenue
• RS-15 → SP at properties along Dodson Chapel Road, Hermitage (Vulcan Materials Company)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 100 instances
• setback: 49 instances
• density: 38 instances
• residential: 32 instances
• variance: 24 instances

What to Watch

• Density mentions were up 375% from July.

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