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This ordinance amends the zoning designation for the property located at 863 Argle Avenue in Nashville from RS7.5 to R8-A. The change affects a 0.58-acre parcel situated at the corner of Argle Avenue and Emmitt Avenue. The amendment was proposed to modify land use regulations applicable to this specific property.

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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 863 Argle Avenue, located at the corner of Argle Avenue and Emmitt Avenue (0.58 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-034PR-001).

Emily Benedict
Introduced 5/19/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 9/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R8-A (multi-family residential) for the specified property.
  • 2Applies to a 0.58-acre parcel at 863 Argle Avenue, corner of Argle Avenue and Emmitt Avenue.
  • 3Amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance.

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for the property located at 863 Argle Avenue in Nashville from RS7.5 to R8-A. The change affects a 0.58-acre parcel situated at the corner of Argle Avenue and Emmitt Avenue. The amendment was proposed to modify land use regulations applicable to this specific property.

Affects
Property owner(s) of 863 Argle AvenueResidents and developers in the vicinity of Argle Avenue and Emmitt AvenueMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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    New other: 2026Z-034-001_sketch

Legislative history

9/25/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/17/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
9/14/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict 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 a citizen was heard in favor of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Benedict 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.
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict 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
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
5/14/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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