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 August 6, 2026
Updated with meetings through August 6, 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 · Aug 4, 2026
Approved5601 and 5621 Cane Ridge Road and 3314 Old Franklin Road
Zoning change from AR-2A to SP (42.2 acres), approved on Aug 4, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
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Approvedfrom corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace (Vanderbilt Innovation Neighborhood)
Zoning change from ORI to SP (43.16 acres), approved on Aug 4, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
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ContinuedBaptist World Center Drive, approximately 200 feet south of West Trinity Lane
Zoning change from R6 to SP (20.2 acres), continued on Aug 4, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Nashville-Davidson County · Aug 4, 2026
Approvedwest of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkin Avenue, north of Douglas Avenue
Zoning change from RS-5 to SP (19.09 acres), approved on Aug 4, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Nashville-Davidson County · Jul 21, 2026
ContinuedWest of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkin Avenue, north of Douglas Avenue
Zoning change from RS-5 to SP (19.09 acres), continued on Jul 21, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Nashville-Davidson County · Aug 4, 2026
Continued5683 Cane Ridge Road, approximately 479 feet south of Spring Path Lane
Zoning change from AR-2A to SP (6.64 acres), continued on Aug 4, 2026 in Nashville-Davidson County.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
In Nashville-Davidson County, 76% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Land use / comp-plan amendment clear 81%, Multifamily / attached housing 79%. ZoneWire analyzed 367 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 | 117 | 81% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 52 | 79% |
| Mixed-use | 45 | 73% |
| Variance | 38 | 66% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 27 | 63% |
| Subdivision / plat | 24 | 75% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 21 | 67% |
| Single-family homes | 19 | 79% |
| 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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