Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-1177Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for the property located at 308 Polk Avenue in Nashville from R6 to RM9-A-NS. The change affects approximately 0.39 acres at the corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue, allowing for different residential zoning standards. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council following committee approvals and public hearings.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 to RM9-A-NS zoning for property located at 308 Polk Avenue, located on the corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue (0.39 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-098PR-001).

Ginny Welsch
Introduced 11/20/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 2/3/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from R6 to RM9-A-NS for property at 308 Polk Avenue
  • 2Applies to a 0.39-acre parcel located at the corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue
  • 3Amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for the property located at 308 Polk Avenue in Nashville from R6 to RM9-A-NS. The change affects approximately 0.39 acres at the corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue, allowing for different residential zoning standards. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council following committee approvals and public hearings.

Affects
Property owner(s) of 308 Polk AvenueMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

2/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/5/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
2/2/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
11/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/13/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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