Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-808Indefinitely Deferred

This bill proposes to amend the zoning ordinance by changing various zoning classifications to RM20-A-NS and RM40-A-NS for approximately 620.23 acres of property located south of Thompson Lane. The amendment affects multiple existing zoning categories including RS7.5, R8, RS10, RS5, R10, R8 A, R6 A, RM9 A NS, RM20, and RM20 A NS. The legislation was introduced in March 2025 but was indefinitely deferred by the Metropolitan Council in May 2025.

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 RS7.5, R8, RS10, RS5, R10, R8, R8 A, R6 A, RM9 A NS, RM20, and RM20 A NS zonings to RM20-A-NS and RM40-A-NS zoning for various properties located south of Thompson Lane, (620.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-036PR-001).

Ginny Welsch
Introduced 3/21/2025Planning CommissionBill
→ Next scheduled: 8/17/2027

What it does

  • 1Amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to zoning
  • 2Change zoning classifications for various properties south of Thompson Lane to RM20-A-NS and RM40-A-NS
  • 3Affect approximately 620.23 acres across multiple existing zoning categories

This bill proposes to amend the zoning ordinance by changing various zoning classifications to RM20-A-NS and RM40-A-NS for approximately 620.23 acres of property located south of Thompson Lane. The amendment affects multiple existing zoning categories including RS7.5, R8, RS10, RS5, R10, R8 A, R6 A, RM9 A NS, RM20, and RM20 A NS. The legislation was introduced in March 2025 but was indefinitely deferred by the Metropolitan Council in May 2025.

Affects
Properties located south of Thompson LaneMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

5/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Welsch moved to indefinitely defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
4/24/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
4/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
3/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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