Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 49 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 39 approved (100% approval rate), 10 deferred. Activity was down 38% compared to August (630 activity items across 9 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Down-zoning at 532 and 538 Bell Road (deferred)

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from SP to AR2A zoning for properties at 532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike, in the Murfreesboro Pike UDO and Corridor Design Overlay District, 5.25 acres. Planning Commission unanimously disapproved; Planning and Zoning Committee recommended indefinite deferral 6-5 (below the two-thirds threshold). Deferred to first meeting in November (November 5) with re-referral to committee, over Council Members Horton's and Parker's concerns about the down-zoning against the property owner's wishes.

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Rezoning at 532 and 538 Bell Road

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from SP to AR2A zoning at 532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike, in the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay and Corridor Design Overlay, 5.25 acres. Planning and Zoning recommended a one-meeting deferral; deferred to September 15 under Rule 8.1.

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Rezoning at 3907 and 3908 Southview Drive from RS-15 to R-10

Approved.

Request to rezone two parcels (0.49 and 0.29 acres) at 3907 and 3908 Southview Drive from single-family residential RS-15 to one and two family residential R-10, allowing duplex lots. Applicant Devon Brooks of Inheritance Holdings for owner Stonegate Acquisitions/Hawkwood Lanes; intended as long-term rental units functioning like DADUs. Staff recommended disapproval based on T3NM policy favoring single-family character; commission approved.

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Rezoning at 610 Old Hickory Boulevard

Approved.

Ordinance changing from RS-5 to CS and CS to SP zoning for property at 610 Old Hickory Boulevard, 110 feet west of Lombardia Lane, 14.03 acres, to permit 33 single-family lots, 18 two-family lots, and commercial uses. Passed third and final reading with companion bill BL2026-1507 (materials restrictions). Planning and Zoning recommended approval-0.

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Rezoning at 3817 Abbott Martin Road

Approved.

Item number 11, 2026C069PR001, request to rezone from RS-20 to R-20 for 0.9-acre corner lot at 3817 Abbott Martin Road and Dorcas Drive. Currently one single-family home; R-20 would allow a two-family/duplex or detached ADU. Applicant Gordon Siebert supported; neighbor Dina Enrich (owner across the street) objected citing congestion, green space loss, utility overload, and traffic. Approved unanimously by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 5683 Cane Ridge Road

Deferred.

Ordinances changing from AR to SP zoning at 5683 Cane Ridge Road, approximately 479 feet south of Spring Path Lane, 6.64 acres, to permit 68 multifamily residential units, with companion materials bill 1401. Deferred to October 6.

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Rezoning at 3233 Hamilton Church Road

Approved.

Ordinances changing from AR2A to SP zoning at 3233 Hamilton Church Road, approximately 315 feet west of Buck Passer Avenue, 4.05 acres in the Hamilton Hills Urban Design Overlay, to permit 24 multifamily residential units, with companion materials bill 1426. Passed second reading.

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Rezoning at 1814 County Hospital Road

Deferred.

Ordinance changing from RS-10 to R-10 zoning at 1814 County Hospital Road, approximately 215 feet northeast of Doak Avenue, 0.54 acres. Deferred to October 6 for lack of notice.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 49 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS-15 → R-10, 0.49 and 0.29 acres at 3907 and 3908 Southview Drive (Stonegate Acquisitions)
• RS-5 → R-8A at 1812 and 1814 Haines Street (Alex Craw)
• R8 → SP at 916 and 922 West Trinity Lane
• RS-15 → SP at 4941, 4945, and 4949 Buena Vista Pike and Sunnyview Drive
• R6 → SP at 2403 14th Avenue North
• Zoning change at 5001 and 5003 Gallatin Pike
• RS-5 → R6A at 306 Oriel Avenue
• RM40A-NS → OL at 5608 California Avenue

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