Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1389Third Reading

This ordinance proposes to amend the zoning designation for properties at 532 and 538 Bell Road from SP (Specific Plan) to AR2A (Apartment Residential 2A) within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District. The change affects approximately 5.25 acres and aims to modify land use regulations for these parcels. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Metropolitan Council with multiple deferrals and committee referrals.

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 SP to AR2A zoning for properties located at 532 and 538 Bell Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike and located in the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District (5.25 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-044PR-001).

Joy Styles

Introduced 5/7/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill

→ Next scheduled: 11/5/2026

What it does

1Change zoning from SP to AR2A for properties at 532 and 538 Bell Road
2Properties are located approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike
3Properties lie within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District

This ordinance proposes to amend the zoning designation for properties at 532 and 538 Bell Road from SP (Specific Plan) to AR2A (Apartment Residential 2A) within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay District. The change affects approximately 5.25 acres and aims to modify land use regulations for these parcels. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Metropolitan Council with multiple deferrals and committee referrals.

Affects

Property owners at 532 and 538 Bell RoadMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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New other: Ordinance - Styles - 532 and 538 Bell Rd rezoning - sketch
8/31/2026

Legislative history

9/15/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

9/15/2026

Metropolitan Council

Council Member Styles moved that the bill be deferred to the November 5, 2026 Council meeting with a re-referral to the Planning and Zoning Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

9/14/2026

Planning and Zoning Committee

Referred without comment

9/1/2026

Metropolitan Council

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.

8/4/2026

Metropolitan Council

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Styles moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a two-meeting deferral. Without objection, Council Member Styles moved to defer the bill to the September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

7/23/2026

Planning Commission

Referred without comment

7/7/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

7/7/2026

Metropolitan Council

Council Member Styles 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 Styles moved that the bill be passed on second reading and to defer third reading of the bill to the August 4, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

7/7/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

6/5/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

5/19/2026

Metropolitan Council

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the July 7, 2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.

5/12/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment