Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1347Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning ordinance by modifying a Specific Plan for properties located on 8th Avenue South and Bass Street in Nashville to permit the development of 365 multi-family residential units on approximately 3.05 acres. The amendment changes the zoning designation to SP (Specific Plan) to accommodate this residential development.

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 amending a Specific Plan for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003).

Terry Vo
Introduced 3/27/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/19/2026

What it does

  • 1Amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance
  • 2Modify the Specific Plan for properties at 900-916 8th Avenue South and 901-925 Bass Street
  • 3Permit construction of 365 multi-family residential units on 3.05 acres

This ordinance amends the zoning ordinance by modifying a Specific Plan for properties located on 8th Avenue South and Bass Street in Nashville to permit the development of 365 multi-family residential units on approximately 3.05 acres. The amendment changes the zoning designation to SP (Specific Plan) to accommodate this residential development.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyResidents and developers involved with the specified properties

Legislative history

5/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/21/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/18/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Vo 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 Vo 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.
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
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
3/26/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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