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Metropolitan Council, April 21, 2026

Approves Rezoning IG to DTC east of Korean Veterans Boulevard and south of Sylvan Street, passed

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What happened

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County approved on third and final reading Ordinance BL2026-1273, the East Bank (renamed 'Wasioto Bend') downtown code rezoning, as amended by roughly 14 amendments, on a voice vote.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Nashville-Davidson County, TN
Governing body
Final authority
Date
April 21, 2026
Decisions
12 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, passed

Projects in this meeting (2)

Case 2026-1311

Approved 29-4
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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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Beer permit distance exemption for Monell's Dining and Catering at 1235 6th Avenue North

Resolution 2026-1898 exempting Monell's Dining and Catering at 1235 6th Avenue North from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit. Owner Michael King stated the permit is to maintain off-property catering license and Oktoberfest events. Adopted by voice vote.

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Meeting Summary

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County approved on third and final reading Ordinance BL2026-1273, the East Bank (renamed 'Wasioto Bend') downtown code rezoning, as amended by roughly 14 amendments, on a voice vote.

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Key Decisions (12)

Approved

Beer permit distance exemption for Monell's Dining and Catering at 1235 6th Avenue North

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Short-term rental distance exemption at 201 Lucy Lane

Vote: passed
Approved

Community Safety Fund grant to Gideon's Army

Vote: 33-1Conditions attached
Approved

National Lineman/Line Workers Appreciation Day resolution

Vote: unanimous
Continued

Algorithmic and dynamic pricing disclosure ordinance deferral

Vote: passed
Approved

Sewer/easement abandonment and acceptance at 1431 Volte Boulevard (Jetway Logistics)

Vote: passed
Continued

Sandwich board signs in public right-of-way ordinance deferral

Vote: passed
Approved

East Bank (Wasioto Bend) downtown code amendments - Ordinance BL2026-1273

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning IG to DTC east of Korean Veterans Boulevard and south of Sylvan Street

Vote: passed
Approved

PUD amendment for 120 multifamily units at 201 Gifford Place

Vote: 29-4
Approved

Underground utilities regulation amendment - first reading

Vote: passed
Approved

East Bank Design Review Committee establishment - first reading

Vote: passed
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Zoning Changes (2)

IGDTC40.96 acres
CSCS3.11 acres

Development Activity (4)

East Bank / Wasioto Bend redevelopment

Mixed-Use

Music City Children's Museum

Commercial

120 multifamily residential units at 201 Gifford Place

Residential

Jetway Logistics sewer/easement project at 1431 Volte Boulevard

Industrial

Market Signals (4)

Commercial Demand

The East Bank/Wasioto Bend redevelopment of a 47-acre riverfront scrapyard…

Housing Demand

Council emphasis on affordable/attainable housing, family orientation, and conversion of…

Infrastructure

East Bank approval mandates multimodal transportation analysis, Vision Zero street…

Sentiment

Public testimony and council debate revealed tension over who pays…

Who Spoke (20)

Councilmember

On the record: a councilmember.

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Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 3 of 3 land-use forecasts on this agenda.

This season: 43 of 43 (100%) forecasts called in this county.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of… plan amendment

Case BL2026-1273
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An ordinance to amend Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East… site plan

Case BL2026-1361
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Maxwell Road rezone

Case BL2026-1266
No vote recorded

800 Gwynn Drive rezone

Case BL2026-1303
No vote recorded

Beachmist Way plan amendment

Case BL2026-1304
No vote recorded

More land-use items (10)

10 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • 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
  • Short Term Rental Appeals Board Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring……Case 26-071
    No vote recorded
  • Short Term Rental Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the……Case 26-089
    No vote recorded
  • An ordinance amending Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to……Case BL2026-1257
    No vote recorded

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