Planning Commission, August 13, 2026
Approves Rezoning to IWD on Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard, unanimous
What happened
The Metropolitan Planning Commission (Nashville) approved the Jolton Community Plan Amendment (2026CP-001-001), changing 9.24 acres along White's Creek Pike from T2 Rural Maintenance to T2 Rural Neighborhood Center policy, over opposition from area residents.
- Jurisdiction
- Nashville-Davidson County, TN
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 19 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 19
Jolton Community Plan Amendment
Request to amend the Jolton Community Plan for 10 parcels/parts totaling 9.24 acres along the eastern side of White's Creek Pike north of I-24, changing the community character policy from T2 Rural Maintenance to T2 Rural Neighborhood Center. Conservation policy remains on the balance of the ~50+ acre trust-owned property. Applicant represented by attorney John Michael of Thompson Burton. Opposed by several residents (Elaine Urbino, Gary Moore, Mark James). Motion to approve staff recommendation passed 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 Planning Commission (Nashville) approved the Jolton Community Plan Amendment (2026CP-001-001), changing 9.24 acres along White's Creek Pike from T2 Rural Maintenance to T2 Rural Neighborhood Center policy, over opposition from area residents.
Key Decisions (19)
Jolton Community Plan Amendment
Text amendment separating adult and child care uses
Rezoning to SP on Barnes Road
Bellevue Community Plan Amendment
Final plat lot line shift on Locustwood/Haywood Lane
Rezoning RS5 to R6A at 321 Valeria Street
Donaldson Hermitage Old Hickory Community Plan supplemental policy
Vulcan Materials rezoning near Dodson Chapel Road
Rezoning RM20 to SP on Third Avenue South
Rezoning CF to SP at 300 McCann Street
Final plat 46 lots on Hamilton Church Road
Concept plan 8 lots on Kings Lane
Rezoning to IWD on Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard
Cancel PUD overlay on Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard
Rezoning RS7.5 to R6A at 227 Raymond Street
Rezoning RS5 to R6A at 611 20th Avenue North
Rezoning RS10 to R10 at 277-281 Tusculum Road
Rezoning R6 to OR20-ANS at 762 Linwood Avenue
Deferrals - items 5, 7, 9
Development Activity (5)
Barnes Road residential development
Residential
Vulcan Materials employee center near Dodson Chapel Road
Commercial
Safe Haven Family Shelter mixed-use development on Third Avenue South
Mixed-Use
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple rezonings and plat approvals for residential density (Barnes Road…
Infrastructure
Residents on Morgan Road reported declining water pressure from recent…
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to plan amendments perceived as picking apart…
Infrastructure
Traffic calming concerns on narrow neighborhood streets (Turf Way Lane,…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: 2 councilmembers, 5 commissioners, 3 staff members, an attorney, the applicant, and 3 members of the public.
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