Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1421Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for properties located at 1233 and 1235 John L Copeland Boulevard from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change affects approximately 0.28 acres at the southeast corner of Weakley Avenue and John Copeland Boulevard. The purpose is to allow for higher density residential development on these parcels.

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 RS5 to R6-A zoning for properties located at 1233 and 1235 John L Copeland Boulevard, at the southeast corner of Weakley Avenue and John Copeland Boulevard (0.28 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-022PR-001).

Kyonzte Toombs
Introduced 5/19/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS5 to R6-A for specified properties
  • 2Applies to properties at 1233 and 1235 John L Copeland Boulevard
  • 3Covers an area of approximately 0.28 acres

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for properties located at 1233 and 1235 John L Copeland Boulevard from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change affects approximately 0.28 acres at the southeast corner of Weakley Avenue and John Copeland Boulevard. The purpose is to allow for higher density residential development on these parcels.

Affects
Property owners at 1233 and 1235 John L Copeland BoulevardMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

7/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
7/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Toombs 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 Toombs 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.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/2/2026
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.
5/26/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/26/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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