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This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code of Laws by applying a Contextual Overlay District to approximately 137.6 acres of properties zoned R20 along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike. The overlay aims to regulate development in this area to ensure compatibility with the surrounding context.

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 Contextual Overlay District to various properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike, zoned R20 (137.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026COD-001-001).

Jennifer Webb

Introduced 5/20/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill

→ Passed 8/18/2026

What it does

1Application of a Contextual Overlay District to properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive.
2Applies to approximately 137.6 acres zoned R20.
3Amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance.

This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code of Laws by applying a Contextual Overlay District to approximately 137.6 acres of properties zoned R20 along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike. The overlay aims to regulate development in this area to ensure compatibility with the surrounding context.

Affects

Property owners along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills DriveMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

8/28/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

8/19/2026

Mayor

Referred without comment

8/18/2026

Metropolitan Council

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Webb moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

8/17/2026

Planning and Zoning Committee

Referred without comment

8/4/2026

Metropolitan Council

Council Member Webb 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Webb moved that the bill be passed on second reading and that a roll call vote be taken. Without objection, the motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

8/4/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

7/23/2026

Planning Commission

Referred without comment

7/10/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

7/7/2026

Metropolitan Council

Council Member Webb moved that the bill be deferred to the August 4, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

6/5/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment

6/2/2026

Metropolitan Council

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.

5/26/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment