Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1303Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 0.32-acre property located at 800 Gwynn Drive in Nashville from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R8-A (multi-family residential). The change allows for higher density residential development at this location. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council following review and approval by the Planning Commission and Planning and Zoning Committee.

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 to R8-A zoning for property located at 800 Gwynn Drive, at the southeast corner of Patapsco Street and Gwynn Drive (0.32 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-127PR-001).

Emily Benedict
Introduced 2/19/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
Passed 4/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS7.5 to R8-A for property at 800 Gwynn Drive
  • 2Property size is approximately 0.32 acres located at the southeast corner of Patapsco Street and Gwynn Drive
  • 3Amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 0.32-acre property located at 800 Gwynn Drive in Nashville from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R8-A (multi-family residential). The change allows for higher density residential development at this location. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council following review and approval by the Planning Commission and Planning and Zoning Committee.

Affects
Property owner(s) of 800 Gwynn DriveMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Legislative history

5/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
4/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict 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 a citizen was heard in favor of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Benedict 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.
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
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.
2/24/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/12/2024
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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