Nashville Council Digest

BL2026-1403

On the full council's agenda 5 times from January 2026, oldest first. Bills need three readings to pass; resolutions need one.

BL2026-1403Passed

Amends a Specific Plan and rezones 19.09 acres west of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkan Avenue and north of Douglas Avenue from RS5, CS and OR20 to SP for a mixed-use development. It allows up to 950 multi-family homes, 350,000 square feet of non-residential uses and a 99-key hotel, bans short-term rentals, and sets conditions such as a plan to relocate the Renraw House.

Zoning terms
RS5
Single-Family Residential requires a minimum 5,000 square foot lot and is intended for single-family dwellings.
CS
Commercial Service is intended for retail, consumer service, financial, restaurant, office, self-service storage, light manufacturing, and small warehouse uses.
OR20
Office/Residential is intended for office and/or multi-family residential units at up to 20 dwelling units per acre.
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.

August 18, 2026 · Passed on third (final) reading, as amended · Sponsors: Sean Parker

History

  1. June 2, 2026 · Bills on Introduction and First Reading Moving forward
    Passed first reading; two more votes to go
  2. July 7, 2026 · Bills on Public Hearing Put off
    Deferred to a later meeting
  3. July 21, 2026 · Bills on Second Reading Put off
    Deferred to a later meeting
  4. August 4, 2026 · Bills on Second Reading Moving forward
    Passed second reading; one more vote to go
  5. August 18, 2026 · Bills on Third Reading Passed
    Passed on third (final) reading, as amended