Nashville Council Digest

BL2026-1281

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

BL2026-1281Passed

Rezones 2003 Straightway Avenue, about 190 feet east of Scott Avenue (1.83 acres), from R6 to SP to allow up to 36 multi-family homes, 20 already there and 16 new. Short-term rentals are banned in the development.

Zoning terms
R6
One and Two-Family Residential requires a minimum 6,000 square foot lot and is intended for single-family dwellings and duplexes.
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: Emily Benedict, Clay Capp

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