Nashville Council Digest

BL2026-1446

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

BL2026-1446Passed

Rezones 43.16 acres from 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South, to SP zoning for a mixed-use development. It limits uses to those in the MUI-A district plus a few additions, bans some uses such as check cashing and car washes, and allows up to 120 short term rental units outside Subdistrict A.

Zoning terms
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.
MUI-A
Mixed Use Intensive-Alternative is intended for a high intensity mixture of residential, retail, and office uses and is designed to create walkable neighborhoods through the use of appropriate building placement and bulk standards.

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

September 1, 2026 · Passed on third (final) reading, as amended · Sponsors: Tom Cash, Brandon Taylor, Olivia Hill, Burkley Allen and 1 more

History

  1. June 16, 2026 · Bills on Introduction and First Reading Moving forward
    Passed first reading; two more votes to go
  2. August 4, 2026 · Bills on Public Hearing Moving forward
    Passed second reading; one more vote to go
  3. September 1, 2026 · Bills on Third Reading Passed
    Passed on third (final) reading, as amended