Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1278Passed

This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code of Laws by applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to the property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street. The property is currently zoned SP and covers 0.74 acres. The designation aims to provide historic preservation protections to this specific site.

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 applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street, zoned SP (0.74 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001).

3 sponsors
Introduced 1/22/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 3/17/2026

What it does

  • 1Application of Historic Landmark Overlay District to 253 Leon Loop property
  • 2Amendment of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws (Zoning Ordinance)
  • 3Property zoning remains SP with added historic overlay protections

This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code of Laws by applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to the property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street. The property is currently zoned SP and covers 0.74 acres. The designation aims to provide historic preservation protections to this specific site.

Affects
Property owner(s) of 253 Leon LoopMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Legislative history

3/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/20/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
3/16/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton 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 Horton 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.
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/3/2026
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.
1/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
1/8/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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