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Metropolitan Council, January 20, 2026

Votes on Buchanan Street commercial compatibility overlay districts, passed (deferral)

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What happened

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County advanced numerous second-reading zoning ordinances on January 20, 2026, but its most contested actions involved a series of downtown public safety grant items funded through the Nashville Downtown Partnership; the Council…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Nashville-Davidson County, TN
Governing body
Final authority
Date
January 20, 2026
Decisions
20 zoning decisions
Outcome
Deferred, passed (deferral)

Projects in this meeting (16)

708 26th Avenue

Approved
708 26th Avenue North
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Lebanon & Jackson Downs Mixed-Use Development

Approved
3055 Lebanon Pike and unnumbered Lebanon Pike, approximately 305 feet west of Jackson Downs Boulevard
1 condition of approval
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114 Rose Street

Approved
114 Rose Street
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3417 Springbrook Drive

Approved
3417 Springbrook Drive
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BL2025-1161

Approved
3208-3218 Glencliff Road, NE corner of Glencliff Road and Antioch Pike
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3827 Cleghorn Avenue

Approved
3827 Cleghorn Avenue
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308 Peachtree Street

Approved
308 Peachtree Street, approximately 212 feet west of Burbank Avenue
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BL2025-1132

Approved
4040 Maple Street, southeast corner of Maple Street and 4th Avenue
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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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Old Hickory & Blevins Mixed-Use

Approved
7435 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 632 feet west of Blevins Road
1 condition of approval
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308 Polk Avenue

Approved
308 Polk Avenue
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TPAC Performing Arts Facility

Approved 28-2
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Old Hickory & Bell 135-Unit Multifamily

Approved
14768 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 3,275 feet south of Bell Road
1 condition of approval
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BL2025-1087

Approved
Old Hickory Boulevard unnumbered, approximately 249 feet east of Ferris Avenue
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BL2025-1100

Approved
1435 Meridian Street, corner of Meridian Street and Gatewood Avenue
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BL2025-1171

Approved
Haney Avenue unnumbered, approximately 369 feet west of Brick Church Pike
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Free sample: decision 1 of 20

Beer permit distance waiver for 1824 Kitchen + Cocktails

Resolution exempting 1824 Kitchen + Cocktails at 1824 Jefferson Street from minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit. Adopted by voice vote.

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 and Davidson County advanced numerous second-reading zoning ordinances on January 20, 2026, but its most contested actions involved a series of downtown public safety grant items funded through the Nashville Downtown Partnership; the Council…

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Key Decisions (20)

Approved

Beer permit distance waiver for 1824 Kitchen + Cocktails

Vote: passed
Approved

Acceptance of Downtown Partnership grant for 15 video cameras (MNPD)

Vote: previous question failed 15-20-3Conditions attached
Approved

Memorandum of understanding for Meridian barriers (Sports Authority/MNPD)

Vote: passed
Approved

Violent crime intervention fund grant acceptance

Vote: passed
Approved

Amendment 3 to hot spot violent crime intervention fund grant

Vote: 36-1
Approved

Acceptance of Downtown Partnership grant for armored rescue vehicle (MNPD)

Vote: 19-16-2Conditions attached
Approved

Acceptance of Downtown Partnership grant for mobile command post (MNPD)

Vote: 20-14-3Conditions attached
Approved

Acceptance of Downtown Partnership grant for tactical support post (MNPD)

Vote: 18-14-4Conditions attached
Approved

Amendment 1 to Safe Streets for All grant (Nolensville Pike)

Vote: passed
Deferred

Buchanan Street commercial compatibility overlay districts

Vote: passed (deferral)
Deferred

Green Hills neighborhood conservation overlay district

Vote: unanimous (deferral)
Approved

Voluntary attainable housing incentive program

Vote: passed (2 no, 2 abstain)Conditions attached
Amended

Fence permit ordinance

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Electric vehicle charging station use added to zoning code

Vote: passed
Approved

Access management manual implementation

Vote: passed
Approved

Centennial Sportsplex license and lease agreement

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

TPAC performing arts facility on East Bank Stadium campus

Vote: 28-2-1
Deferred

Charter amendments resolution deferred indefinitely

Vote: passed (deferral)
Deferred

Boring Company tunnels opposition resolution

Vote: passed (deferral)
Other

Withdrawal of Downtown Public Safety Grant MOU

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Zoning Changes (22)

RS-5R6-A0.18 acres
RS-5SP0.5 acres
RS-7.5SP6.88 acres
R-8SP5.29 acres
RS-5R6-A0.18 acres
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Development Activity (8)

Glencliff Road multifamily development

Residential

Buena Vista Pike mixed-use development

Mixed-Use

Old Hickory Boulevard mixed-use development (Gamble)

Mixed-Use

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Market Signals (6)

Housing Demand

The Council unanimously advanced a voluntary attainable housing incentive program…

Commercial Demand

Multiple SP rezonings for mixed-use developments along Old Hickory Boulevard,…

Infrastructure

The Council reaffirmed Vision Zero commitments, accepted a Safe Streets…

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Agenda scorecard

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

1435 Meridian Street rezone

Case BL2025-1100
No vote recorded

408 Maple Street rezone

Case BL2025-1132
No vote recorded

408 Maple Street plan amendment

Case BL2025-1133
No vote recorded

Cowan Street plan amendment

Case BL2025-1143
No vote recorded

4016 Meadow Road rezone

Case BL2025-1145
No vote recorded

More land-use items (33)

33 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • 3218 Glencliff Road rezoneCase BL2025-1161
    No vote recorded
  • 3218 Glencliff Road plan amendmentCase BL2025-1162
    No vote recorded
  • 3009 Cliff Drive rezoneCase BL2025-1163
    No vote recorded
  • 3009 Cliff Drive plan amendmentCase BL2025-1164
    No vote recorded
  • 708 26th Avenue rezoneCase BL2025-1165
    No vote recorded
  • 114 Rose Street rezoneCase BL2025-1166
    No vote recorded
  • 240 Great Circle Road rezoneCase BL2025-1167
    No vote recorded
  • Buchanan Street plan amendmentCase BL2025-1169
    No vote recorded
  • 322 Lutie Street rezoneCase BL2025-1170
    No vote recorded
  • Haynie Avenue rezoneCase BL2025-1171
    No vote recorded
  • 3417 Springbrook Drive rezoneCase BL2025-1172
    No vote recorded
  • 308 Peachtree Street rezoneCase BL2025-1173
    No vote recorded
  • Lathan Court rezoneCase BL2025-1174
    No vote recorded
  • 308 Polk Avenue rezoneCase BL2025-1177
    No vote recorded
  • 7435 Old Hickory Boulevard rezoneCase BL2025-1178
    No vote recorded
  • 7435 Old Hickory Boulevard plan amendmentCase BL2025-1179
    No vote recorded
  • 14768 Old Hickory Blvd rezoneCase BL2025-1180
    No vote recorded
  • 14768 Old Hickory Blvd plan amendmentCase BL2025-1181
    No vote recorded
  • 9315 Highway rezoneCase BL2025-1182
    No vote recorded
  • 9315 Highway plan amendmentCase BL2025-1183
    No vote recorded
  • Jackson Downs Boulevard rezoneCase BL2025-1184
    No vote recorded
  • Jackson Downs Boulevard plan amendmentCase BL2025-1185
    No vote recorded
  • 919 C Gallatin Avenue rezoneCase BL2025-1186
    No vote recorded
  • 3827 Cleghorn Avenue rezoneCase BL2025-1187
    No vote recorded
  • 1907 Ashton Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1247
    No vote recorded
  • 525 Merritt Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1248
    No vote recorded
  • 525 Merritt Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1249
    No vote recorded
  • Lakeland Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1250
    No vote recorded
  • Rolland Road rezoneCase BL2026-1251
    No vote recorded
  • 1704 River Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1252
    No vote recorded
  • Old Hickory Boulevard rezoneCase BL2025-1087
    No vote recorded
  • Woodlawn Drive landmark designationCase BL2025-703
    No vote recorded
  • Woodlawn Drive landmark designationCase BL2025-704
    No vote recorded

Meeting Intelligence Preview

22
Zoning Changes
6
Market Signals

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