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Metropolitan Council, July 21, 2026

Approves Data center building materials companion (BL2026-1392), passed

3h 58m30,349 words
98 mentionsmotion to approveapproveddeferredindustrialzoningresidentialNashville-Davidson County, TN
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What happened

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County passed Ordinance BL2026-1391 on third and final reading (as amended), adding new data center uses, definitions, and conditions to the zoning code, along with its companion building-materials bill BL2026-1392.

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

Projects in this meeting (3)

6114 North New Hope Road

Approved
26114 North New Hope Road, approximately 352 feet north of Central Pike
2 conditions of approval
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Data center moratorium

Approved
6 conditions of approval
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BL-2026-1403 (Nashville-Davidson, Aug 2026)

Approved
west of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkin Avenue, north of Douglas Avenue · Southern Land Company
3 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 19

Data center zoning code amendment (BL2026-1391)

Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metro Code to add new data center uses, definitions, and conditions to the zoning code. Passed third and final reading as amended with amendments 1, late-file, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 (public notice within 1000 feet, PUE/WUE reporting, sound monitoring, emergency response plan, etc.). Amendments 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 14 were withdrawn or not moved.

  • public notice mailed to properties within 1,000 feet
  • PUE/WUE annual monitoring and reporting to zoning administrator
  • emergency response and power resiliency plan submitted to Fire Marshal, OEM, Zoning Administrator, and NES
  • sound monitoring systems at property line
  • quarterly reporting from zoning administrator to council

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 passed Ordinance BL2026-1391 on third and final reading (as amended), adding new data center uses, definitions, and conditions to the zoning code, along with its companion building-materials bill BL2026-1392.

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Key Decisions (19)

Approved

Data center zoning code amendment (BL2026-1391)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Data center building materials companion (BL2026-1392)

Vote: passed
Approved

Temporary moratorium on data center permits (BL2026-1448)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Approved

Rezoning at 5901 California Avenue (BL2026-1423)

Vote: 31-3Conditions attached
Approved

Building materials companion at 5901 California Avenue (BL2026-1424)

Vote: 31-3
Approved

Nashville Entertainment Commission restructuring (BL2026-1431)

Vote: 27-7
Amended

Acquisition of parcel by negotiation or condemnation (BL2026-1489)

Vote: 27-3Conditions attached
Approved

East Bank Design Review Committee (BL2026-1361)

Vote: passed
Approved

Vision Zero resolution (RS2026-2064)

Vote: passed
Approved

Water and Sewer contract with Nixon Power Services (RS2026-2134)

Vote: passed
Approved

Fire hydrant abandonment/relocation at 2415 Vanderbilt Place (RS2026-2139)

Vote: passed
Approved

HUD housing grant appropriation ($5 million)

Vote: passed
Amended

TIF redevelopment plan amendments (BL2026-1451)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Amended

Waste Management contract amendment (BL2026-1442)

Vote: passedConditions attached
Continued

Rezoning near Gallatin Avenue (BL2026-1403)

Vote: passed
Continued

Rezoning at 6114 North New Hope Road (BL2026-1414)

Withdrawn

Algorithmic and dynamic pricing disclosure (BL2026-1254)

Approved

Lease agreement with Pencil Foundation (BL2026-1436)

Vote: passed
Deferred

Nashville Entertainment Commission alternate bill (BL2026-1432)

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Zoning Changes (3)

8.12 acres
RS-5SP19.09 acres
RS-15SP3.0 acres

Development Activity (4)

Mixed-use development at 5901 California Avenue

Mixed-Use

Mixed-use development near Gallatin Avenue

Mixed-Use

44-unit multifamily at 6114 North New Hope Road

Residential

DC Blocks data center (proposed near Nashville Zoo)

Industrial

Market Signals (5)

Infrastructure

Nashville enacted new data center zoning regulations plus a temporary…

Commercial Demand

Multiple data center proposals (notably DC Blocks near the Nashville…

Infrastructure

The Waste Management contract will be rebid rather than extended,…

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Who Spoke (20)

Councilmember · 3

On the record: 3 councilmembers.

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Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 4 of 4 land-use forecasts on this agenda.

This season: 34 of 34 (100%) forecasts called in this county.

5901 California Avenue plan amendment

Case BL2026-1423
Approved 31-3ZoneWire called it
freeApproved 31-3moved by Rollin Horton1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval… plan amendment

Case BL2026-1448
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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An ordinance approving Amendment No site plan

Case BL2026-1451
AmendedZoneWire called it
freeAmended1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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More land-use items (24)

  • An ordinance to amend Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an…Case BL2026-1361
    Approvedcalled it
23 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • 1616 Ashton Ave rezoneCase BL2026-1387
    No vote recorded
  • 907 West Eastland Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1396
    No vote recorded
  • 907 West Eastland Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1397
    No vote recorded
  • 1038 28th Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1398
    No vote recorded
  • 1038 28th Avenue plan amendmentCase BL2026-1399
    No vote recorded
  • 1704 10th Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1405
    No vote recorded
  • 311 Joyner Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1408
    No vote recorded
  • 705 A Skyline Ridge Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1409
    No vote recorded
  • 2839 Georgia Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1410
    No vote recorded
  • 110 Lutie Street rezoneCase BL2026-1413
    No vote recorded
  • 129 Elmhurst Avenue rezoneCase BL2026-1417
    No vote recorded
  • Old Hickory Boulevard rezoneCase BL2026-1418
    No vote recorded
  • 3524 Earhart Road rezoneCase BL2026-1419
    No vote recorded
  • 1235 John L Copeland Boulevard rezoneCase BL2026-1421
    No vote recorded
  • 917 Hospital Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1427
    No vote recorded
  • 2216 Riverside Drive rezoneCase BL2026-1428
    No vote recorded
  • A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment… site…Case RS2026-2078
    No vote recorded
  • A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment… site…Case RS2026-2079
    No vote recorded
  • A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment… site…Case RS2026-2080
    No vote recorded
  • A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment… site…Case RS2026-2081
    No vote recorded
  • A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment… site…Case RS2026-2082
    No vote recorded
  • A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment… site…Case RS2026-2083
    No vote recorded
  • 8087 Poplar Creek Road site planCase BL2026-1429
    No vote recorded

Meeting Intelligence Preview

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Zoning Changes
5
Market Signals
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