Metropolitan Council, March 3, 2026
Approves Rezoning RS20 to SP at West Campbell Road (17 single family + 19 multifamily), 24-4
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.
- 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)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings4060 Murfreesboro Pike
Awaiting final vote1704 River Drive
Approved524 High Street
ApprovedHart & Whitmore Mixed-use
ApprovedBL2026-1275
Approved 9-02130-2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3003-3009 Cliff Drive
Awaiting final vote109 Alberta Street
ApprovedSouth Of Sylvan Street
Approved505 Patterson Street
ApprovedFree 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.
Key Decisions (41)
Resolution opposing The Boring Company tunnels (Music City Loop)
Buchanan Street Commercial Compatibility Overlay (21st Ave N to I-65)
Buchanan Street Commercial Compatibility Overlay (24th Ave N to 21st Ave N)
East Bend downtown code text amendment
East Bend rezoning IG to DTC (scrapyard site)
Rezoning RS10 to R10 at 1905 & 1907 Ashton Avenue
Rezoning IWD to RM20-A/SP at Merritt Avenue / Martin Street
Rezoning OL to MUL-A-NS at 408 Donelson Pike
Rezoning R8 to RS10 along Rolland Road
Rezoning RS10 to R10 at 1704 River Drive
Rezoning RS5 to SP at 228 & 230 Alberta Street
Rezoning R6 to SP at 1004 & 1104 Cass Street
Rezoning AR2a to RM15-A-NS at 4046 & 4060 Murfreesboro Pike
Rezoning RS5 to R6-A at 307 Joyner Avenue
Rezoning RM20-A to SP on Fern Avenue / Elmhurst Avenue
Neighborhood landmark overlay amendment at 1085 Zophi Street
Rezoning RS7.5 to R8-A at 505 Patterson Street
Rezoning IWD to MUG-NS at 50 Vantage Way
Rezoning R8 to R6-A at 1106 West Grove Avenue
Rezoning RS7.5 to R6-A at 524 High Street
Rezoning RS20 to SP at West Campbell Road (17 single family + 19 multifamily)
Rezoning R10 to CS at 4206 Hermitage Road
Historic landmark overlay at 253 Leon Loop
Rezoning RS5 to R6-A at 109 Alberta Street
Rezoning R6 to SP at 2003 Strouse Avenue (36 multifamily units)
Rezoning OR20 to MUL at 1900 Acklen Avenue
Rezoning RS10 to SP at Hobson Pike (mixed use development)
Sign regulations text amendment
NDOT area transportation infrastructure analysis requirement
Detached ADU exclusion overlay district ordinance withdrawn
Resolution studying innovative public housing solutions
Resolution to terminate NES CEO
Tree canopy fund amendment
KIPP Nashville agreement for Global Mall redevelopment
Water/sewer bill credit for January 2026 winter storm
Access Management Manual implementation
Rezoning R8 to SP at Buena Vista Pike / Cliff Drive
River North UDO amendment / new subdistrict 3
Nashville Public Library to assume NECAT operations
Employee survey ordinance withdrawn
Algorithmic/dynamic pricing disclosure ordinance
Zoning Changes (22)
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
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire 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
525 Merritt Avenue rezone
525 Merritt Avenue plan amendment
230 Elberta Street rezone
230 Elberta Street plan amendment
1104 Cass Street rezone
1104 Cass Street plan amendment
More land-use items (41)
- 13D Fern Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1268Approved
- 1085 Zophi Street plan amendmentCase BL2026-1269Approvedcalled it
- An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of……Case BL2026-1273Approvedcalled it
- West Campbell Road rezoneCase BL2026-1275Approved 24-4
- West Campbell Road plan amendmentCase BL2026-1276Approved 24-4
- 2003 Straightway Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1281Approved
- 2003 Straightway Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1282Approved
- Korean Veterans Boulevard rezoneCase BL2026-1284Approved
- Hamilton Church Road rezoneCase BL2026-1285Approved
- Hamilton Church Road plan amendmentCase BL2026-1286Approved
- Humphreys Street landmark designationCase BL2026-1278Approvedcalled it
- Humphreys Street landmark designationCase BL2026-1279Approvedcalled it
- An ordinance amending Chapters 17.36 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to create a… plan…Case BL2025-1146Other
- An ordinance amending Chapter 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the……Case BL2025-1149Continued
- 1907 Ashton Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1247Approved
- Lakeland Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1250Approved
- Rolland Road rezoneCase BL2026-1251Approved
- 1704 River Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1252Approved
- Maxwell Road rezoneCase BL2026-1266Approved
- 307 Joyner Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1267Approved
- 505 Patterson Street rezoneCase BL2026-1270Approved
- 50 Vantage Way rezoneCase BL2026-1271Approved
- 1103 West Grove Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1272Approved
- 524 High Street rezoneCase BL2026-1274Approved
- 4206 Hermitage Road rezoneCase BL2026-1277Approved
- 109 Elberta Street rezoneCase BL2026-1280Approved
- 1900 Acklen Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1283Approved
- 3009 Cliff Drive rezoneCase BL2025-1163Continued
- 3009 Cliff Drive plan amendmentCase BL2025-1164Continued
12 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
- 800 Gwynn Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1303No vote recorded
- Beachmist Way plan amendmentCase BL2026-1304No vote recorded
- 1027 Wade Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1305No vote recorded
- 1027 Wade Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1306No vote recorded
- 100 Kenner Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1307No vote recorded
- 921 Perimeter Court rezoneCase BL2026-1308No vote recorded
- 3319 Walton Lane rezoneCase BL2026-1309No vote recorded
- 2507 Meharry Boulevard rezoneCase BL2026-1310No vote recorded
- Cowan Street plan amendmentCase BL2026-1312No vote recorded
- West Division Street subdivisionCase BL2026-1259No vote recorded
- An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require district council……Case BL2026-1296No vote recorded
- 201 Gifford Place site planCase BL2026-1311No vote recorded
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