Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Nashville-Davidson County, TN. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through September 17, 2026
Updated with meetings through September 17, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Single-family detached homes, various lot sizes
Low-density residential, single and two-family
Apartments and multifamily housing
Neighborhood-scale mixed residential and retail
Low-intensity mixed-use along corridors
General mixed-use, moderate intensity
Small-scale commercial for nearby residents
Broad commercial and service uses
Flexible commercial and light industrial
Light industrial with limited impacts
General industrial and manufacturing
Custom district with site-specific standards
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Nashville-Davidson County in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Nashville-Davidson County · Sep 15, 2026
Approved · Unanimous610 Old Hickory Boulevard, 110 feet west of Lombardia Lane
Zoning change from RS-5 to SP (14.03 acres), approved unanimously on Sep 15, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Nashville-Davidson County · Sep 1, 2026
ApprovedBaptist World Center Drive, approximately 200 feet south of West Trinity Lane
Zoning change from R6 to SP (20.2 acres), approved on Sep 1, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
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Approved610 Old Hickory Boulevard, 110 feet west of Lombardia Lane
Zoning change from RS-5 to SP (14.03 acres), approved on Sep 1, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
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Approved30th Avenue South/West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, along 31st Avenue South and Vanderbilt Place
Zoning change from ORI-A to SP (43.16 acres), approved on Sep 1, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
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Approved1065 Barnes Road, approximately 54 feet east of Barnes Bend Drive
Zoning change from AR2A to SP (55.6 acres), approved on Sep 1, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Nashville-Davidson County · Sep 15, 2026
Continued · Unanimous532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike
Zoning change from SP to AR2A (5.25 acres), continued unanimously on Sep 15, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
In Nashville-Davidson County, 77% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 82%, Multifamily / attached housing 80%. ZoneWire analyzed 454 land-use board decisions in Nashville-Davidson County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Land use / comp-plan amendment | 155 | 82% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 66 | 80% |
| Mixed-use | 51 | 76% |
| Variance | 40 | 63% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 32 | 69% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 24 | 67% |
| Subdivision / plat | 27 | 74% |
| Single-family homes | 22 | 82% |
| Data center | 13 | 92% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Nashville-Davidson County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps.nashville.gov/ParcelViewer/. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Nashville-Davidson County include RS (Residential Single-Family), R (Residential), RM (Residential Multifamily), MUN (Mixed-Use Neighborhood), MUL (Mixed-Use Limited), MUG (Mixed-Use General), CN (Commercial Neighborhood), CS (Commercial Service). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Nashville-Davidson County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
The Metropolitan Council, Nashville Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals are monitored by ZoneWire for SP (Specific Plan) rezoning, variances, overlay district amendments, and urban design overlay changes.
Nashville-Davidson County has approximately 8 zoning-related meetings per month across the Metropolitan Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals.
Nashville uses SP (Specific Plan) designations rather than generic zoning categories. Every SP filing means a developer has a custom design ready for approval. SP rezonings are the primary signal for new development in Nashville.
The busiest development areas in Nashville-Davidson County are the Gulch, SoBro, and WeHo (Wedgewood-Houston) for urban mixed-use towers, East Nashville and Germantown for infill projects, and Antioch for suburban multifamily. These neighborhoods generate frequent SP rezoning filings.
Important zoning terms for Nashville include SP (Specific Plan), UDO (Urban Design Overlay), variance, historic overlay, conservation overlay, PUD, and community plan amendment. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Nashville-Davidson County governing body.
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