Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1345Indefinitely Deferred

This ordinance proposes to rezone an 8.48-acre property at 3854 Abernathy Road from RS15 (single-family residential) to SP (specific plan) zoning to allow the development of 63 detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory apartments. The bill was introduced to amend the zoning ordinance to permit this residential development. The legislation was ultimately indefinitely deferred by the Metropolitan Council.

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 RS15 to SP zoning for property located at 3854 Abernathy Road, approximately 549 feet west of Clarksville Pike (8.48 acres), to permit 63 detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory apartments, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-003-001).

Joy Smith Kimbrough
Introduced 2/19/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Next scheduled: 8/17/2027

What it does

  • 1Change zoning from RS15 to SP for property at 3854 Abernathy Road
  • 2Permit construction of 63 detached multi-family residential units
  • 3Allow 9 accessory apartments on the property

This ordinance proposes to rezone an 8.48-acre property at 3854 Abernathy Road from RS15 (single-family residential) to SP (specific plan) zoning to allow the development of 63 detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory apartments. The bill was introduced to amend the zoning ordinance to permit this residential development. The legislation was ultimately indefinitely deferred by the Metropolitan Council.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyResidents and developers related to 3854 Abernathy Road

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026SP-003-001_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026SP-003-001 Revised Plans 01302026

Legislative history

5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be deferred indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
4/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
3/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/12/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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