Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 76 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 60 approved (97% approval rate), 2 denied, 14 deferred. Activity was up 21% compared to September (393 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Street setback variance at 4037 Albert Drive

Denied.

Variance from the street setback requirements in the R20 district to demolish the existing home and build a new single-family residence at 60.77 feet versus a contextual setback of 65.2 feet. The appellant is Yancey Lovelace. The Board found no hardship. Denied.

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Rezoning at 1814 County Hospital Road

Deferred.

Ordinance BL2026-1481 changing from RS10 to R10 zoning for property at 1814 County Hospital Road, approximately 215 feet northeast of Doak Avenue, 0.54 acres. Deferred to the first public hearing meeting in November after speaking with the planning table.

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Rezoning at 277 and 281 Tusculum Road

Deferred.

Ordinance BL2026-1562 changing from RS-10 to R-10 zoning for properties at 277 and 281 Tusculum Road, approximately 470 feet northwest of Brewer Drive, 1.96 acres. Deferred to first meeting in November because notice did not go out in a timely manner.

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Courtyards at Battle Grove SP

Approved.

Epcon Communities' 55+ age-restricted single-family community on about 82 acres on Battle Road, partly in Williamson County. About 60% of the site will be preserved as open space, including about 23 acres for Metro Parks dedication. The item was placed back on consent and approved by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 300 McCann Street (CF to SP), 311 affordable units

Approved.

Third reading of BL2026-1553 as amended (slight increase in live-work units, total units unchanged), with companion BL2026-1554 restricting certain building materials. 0.69 acres at the northwest corner of McCann Street and 3rd Avenue South rezoned from CF to SP for 311 multifamily units, all affordable housing, District 17 (sponsor Vo). Planning & Zoning Committee recommended approval.

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Rezoning at 5683 Cane Ridge Road

Approved.

Ordinance BL2026-1400 changing from AR2A to SP zoning for property at 5683 Cane Ridge Road, approximately 479 feet southwest of Spring Path Lane, 6.64 acres, to permit 68 multifamily residential units, with companion material restrictions bill. Applicant Casey Keister with Meritage Homes; received unanimous approval at Planning Commission. Passed second of three readings. Councilmember Lee noted community traffic concerns to address before third reading.

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PUD cancellation on Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard

Approved.

Ordinance BL2026-1548 canceling a planned unit development overlay district for properties on Owen Drive (3014, 3001, 3026, 3048, 3034, 3025, 3041, 3021) and 12966 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 122 feet northwest of Firestone Parkway, 36.46 acres, zoned AR2A. Passed second of three readings by voice vote.

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Rezoning on Owen Drive to IWD

Approved.

Ordinance BL2026-1549 changing from AR2A to IWD zoning for properties on Owen Drive and 12966 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 122 feet northwest of Firestone Parkway, 36.46 acres, within a planned unit development overlay district. Passed second of three readings by voice vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 76 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS15 → SP at 3139, 3145, 3163, 3165 Brandow Road, Hermitage
• R-40 → SP at 6970 Highway 70 South
• AR2A → SP at 3142 Old Franklin Road
• RS20 → R20 at 4036 Leland Lane
• R8 → MUN-A-NS at 5608 O'Brien Avenue
• R8 → RM15-A-NS at 5610 O'Brien Avenue
• RS5 → R6-A at 2724 Herman Street
• RS5 → R6-A at 103 Evelyn Drive

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 106 instances
• residential: 29 instances
• setback: 26 instances
• variance: 15 instances
• overlay district: 14 instances

What to Watch

• Setback mentions were up 420% from September.
• Variance came up 150% more often than September.
• Overlay district saw 100% more mentions month-over-month.

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