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Metropolitan Council, March 3, 2026

Approves Rezoning RS20 to SP at West Campbell Road (17 single family + 19 multifamily), 24-4

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What happened

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville held its March 3, 2026 meeting, primarily handling first and second readings of numerous zoning ordinances plus a contested resolution on The Boring Company tunnel project.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Nashville-Davidson County, TN
Governing body
Final authority
Date
March 3, 2026
Decisions
41 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, 24-4

Projects in this meeting (9)

4060 Murfreesboro Pike

Awaiting final vote
4046 and 4060 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 399 feet southwest of Maxwell Road
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1704 River Drive

Approved
1704 River Drive
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524 High Street

Approved
524 High Street
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Hart & Whitmore Mixed-use

Approved
South of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street · Vaux
1 condition of approval
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BL2026-1275

Approved 9-0
West Campbell Road, approximately 360 feet north of Kenneth Parkway · Gamble
2 conditions of approval
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2130-2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3003-3009 Cliff Drive

Awaiting final vote
2130-2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3003-3009 Cliff Drive
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109 Alberta Street

Approved
109 Alberta Street
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South Of Sylvan Street

Approved
East of Korean Veterans Boulevard and south of Sylvan Street (East Bend scrapyard site) · Brad Sladen
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505 Patterson Street

Approved
505 Patterson Street
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Free sample: decision 1 of 41

Resolution opposing The Boring Company tunnels (Music City Loop)

Resolution opposing The Boring Company's proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County, citing lack of transparency, inadequate community/council engagement, and labor/safety concerns. Substitute adopted replacing 'condemns' with 'opposes' and acknowledging the Feb 19 special call meeting. A deferral motion by Hill was tabled 22-15. Previous question called and carried. Final passage 20 in favor, 15 against, 2 abstentions.

  • Requests Boring Company participate in ongoing public briefings, release environmental/geological/safety/fiscal studies, demonstrate fair labor compliance, engage in transparent communication, and provide contingency/restoration plans.

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville held its March 3, 2026 meeting, primarily handling first and second readings of numerous zoning ordinances plus a contested resolution on The Boring Company tunnel project.

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Key Decisions (41)

Approved

Resolution opposing The Boring Company tunnels (Music City Loop)

Vote: 20-15Conditions attached
Approved

Buchanan Street Commercial Compatibility Overlay (21st Ave N to I-65)

Vote: 35-1Conditions attached
Approved

Buchanan Street Commercial Compatibility Overlay (24th Ave N to 21st Ave N)

Vote: 35-1Conditions attached
Approved

East Bend downtown code text amendment

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

East Bend rezoning IG to DTC (scrapyard site)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning RS10 to R10 at 1905 & 1907 Ashton Avenue

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning IWD to RM20-A/SP at Merritt Avenue / Martin Street

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning OL to MUL-A-NS at 408 Donelson Pike

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning R8 to RS10 along Rolland Road

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RS10 to R10 at 1704 River Drive

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RS5 to SP at 228 & 230 Alberta Street

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning R6 to SP at 1004 & 1104 Cass Street

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning AR2a to RM15-A-NS at 4046 & 4060 Murfreesboro Pike

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RS5 to R6-A at 307 Joyner Avenue

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RM20-A to SP on Fern Avenue / Elmhurst Avenue

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Neighborhood landmark overlay amendment at 1085 Zophi Street

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning RS7.5 to R8-A at 505 Patterson Street

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning IWD to MUG-NS at 50 Vantage Way

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning R8 to R6-A at 1106 West Grove Avenue

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RS7.5 to R6-A at 524 High Street

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RS20 to SP at West Campbell Road (17 single family + 19 multifamily)

Vote: 24-4Conditions attached
Approved

Rezoning R10 to CS at 4206 Hermitage Road

Vote: passed
Approved

Historic landmark overlay at 253 Leon Loop

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning RS5 to R6-A at 109 Alberta Street

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning R6 to SP at 2003 Strouse Avenue (36 multifamily units)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning OR20 to MUL at 1900 Acklen Avenue

Vote: passed
Approved

Rezoning RS10 to SP at Hobson Pike (mixed use development)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Sign regulations text amendment

Vote: passed
Deferred

NDOT area transportation infrastructure analysis requirement

Vote: passed
Other

Detached ADU exclusion overlay district ordinance withdrawn

Approved

Resolution studying innovative public housing solutions

Vote: passedConditions attached
Deferred

Resolution to terminate NES CEO

Vote: passed
Approved

Tree canopy fund amendment

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

KIPP Nashville agreement for Global Mall redevelopment

Vote: passed
Approved

Water/sewer bill credit for January 2026 winter storm

Vote: passed
Approved

Access Management Manual implementation

Vote: passedConditions attached
Deferred

Rezoning R8 to SP at Buena Vista Pike / Cliff Drive

Vote: passed
Approved

River North UDO amendment / new subdistrict 3

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Nashville Public Library to assume NECAT operations

Vote: passed
Other

Employee survey ordinance withdrawn

Deferred

Algorithmic/dynamic pricing disclosure ordinance

Vote: passed

Development Activity (12)

East Bend (former scrapyard redevelopment)

Mixed-Use

West Campbell Road residential development

Residential

Hobson Pike mixed use development

Mixed-Use

Alberta Street infill housing

Residential

Market Signals (7)

Infrastructure

The East Bank (East Bend) scrapyard redevelopment represents a once-in-a-century…

Infrastructure

The Boring Company tunnel project faces strong Council opposition and…

Housing Demand

Multiple infill rezonings to SP and R6-A across Nashville reflect…

Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 7 of 7 land-use forecasts on this agenda.

This season: 32 of 32 (100%) forecasts called in this county.

Buchanan Street plan amendment

Case BL2025-1168
Approved 35-1ZoneWire called it
freeApproved 35-11 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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Buchanan Street plan amendment

Case BL2025-1169
Approved 35-1ZoneWire called it
freeApproved 35-11 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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525 Merritt Avenue rezone

Case BL2026-1248
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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525 Merritt Avenue plan amendment

Case BL2026-1249
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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230 Elberta Street rezone

Case BL2026-1262
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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230 Elberta Street plan amendment

Case BL2026-1263
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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1104 Cass Street rezone

Case BL2026-1264
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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1104 Cass Street plan amendment

Case BL2026-1265
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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More land-use items (41)

  • 13D Fern Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1268
    Approved
  • 1085 Zophi Street plan amendmentCase BL2026-1269
    Approvedcalled it
  • An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of……Case BL2026-1273
    Approvedcalled it
  • West Campbell Road rezoneCase BL2026-1275
    Approved 24-4
  • West Campbell Road plan amendmentCase BL2026-1276
    Approved 24-4
  • 2003 Straightway Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1281
    Approved
  • 2003 Straightway Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1282
    Approved
  • Korean Veterans Boulevard rezoneCase BL2026-1284
    Approved
  • Hamilton Church Road rezoneCase BL2026-1285
    Approved
  • Hamilton Church Road plan amendmentCase BL2026-1286
    Approved
  • Humphreys Street landmark designationCase BL2026-1278
    Approvedcalled it
  • Humphreys Street landmark designationCase BL2026-1279
    Approvedcalled it
  • An ordinance amending Chapters 17.36 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to create a… plan…Case BL2025-1146
    Other
  • An ordinance amending Chapter 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the……Case BL2025-1149
    Continued
  • 1907 Ashton Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1247
    Approved
  • Lakeland Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1250
    Approved
  • Rolland Road rezoneCase BL2026-1251
    Approved
  • 1704 River Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1252
    Approved
  • Maxwell Road rezoneCase BL2026-1266
    Approved
  • 307 Joyner Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1267
    Approved
  • 505 Patterson Street rezoneCase BL2026-1270
    Approved
  • 50 Vantage Way rezoneCase BL2026-1271
    Approved
  • 1103 West Grove Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1272
    Approved
  • 524 High Street rezoneCase BL2026-1274
    Approved
  • 4206 Hermitage Road rezoneCase BL2026-1277
    Approved
  • 109 Elberta Street rezoneCase BL2026-1280
    Approved
  • 1900 Acklen Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1283
    Approved
  • 3009 Cliff Drive rezoneCase BL2025-1163
    Continued
  • 3009 Cliff Drive plan amendmentCase BL2025-1164
    Continued
12 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • 800 Gwynn Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1303
    No vote recorded
  • Beachmist Way plan amendmentCase BL2026-1304
    No vote recorded
  • 1027 Wade Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1305
    No vote recorded
  • 1027 Wade Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1306
    No vote recorded
  • 100 Kenner Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1307
    No vote recorded
  • 921 Perimeter Court rezoneCase BL2026-1308
    No vote recorded
  • 3319 Walton Lane rezoneCase BL2026-1309
    No vote recorded
  • 2507 Meharry Boulevard rezoneCase BL2026-1310
    No vote recorded
  • Cowan Street plan amendmentCase BL2026-1312
    No vote recorded
  • West Division Street subdivisionCase BL2026-1259
    No vote recorded
  • An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require district council……Case BL2026-1296
    No vote recorded
  • 201 Gifford Place site planCase BL2026-1311
    No vote recorded

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