Nashville Council Digest

BL2026-1268

On the full council's agenda 3 times from January 2026, oldest first. Bills need three readings to pass; resolutions need one.

BL2026-1268Passed

Rezones 3, 3B, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13A, 13B, 13C and 13D Fern Avenue and 101, 103, 105 and 107 Elmhurst Avenue (0.61 acres) from RM20-A to SP zoning. It allows all RM20-A uses plus short-term rentals where the owner does not live, and lists conditions the plans must meet.

Zoning terms
RM20-A
Multi-Family Residential is intended for single-family, duplex, and multifamily dwellings at a density of 20 dwelling units per acre and is designed to create walkable neighborhoods through the use of appropriate building placement and bulk standards.
SP
Specific Plan is a zoning district category that provides for additional flexibility of design, including the relationship of streets to buildings, to provide the ability to implement the specific details of the General Plan.

In Metro Planning's words. All zoning terms and sources.

March 17, 2026 · Passed on third (final) reading · Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs

History

  1. February 3, 2026 · Bills on Introduction and First Reading Moving forward
    Passed first reading; two more votes to go
  2. March 3, 2026 · Bills on Public Hearing Moving forward
    Passed second reading; one more vote to go
  3. March 17, 2026 · Bills on Third Reading Passed
    Passed on third (final) reading