Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1467Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation of a 20.20-acre property located at Baptist World Center Drive from R6 (residential) to SP (specific plan) to allow for nonresidential development with medical uses. The change facilitates the development of medical facilities on the specified property. The legislation has passed through multiple readings and committee approvals and is now enacted.

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 R6 to SP zoning for a portion of property located at Baptist World Center Drive (unnumbered), approximately 200 feet south of West Trinity Lane (20.20 acres), to permit a nonresidential development with medical uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-044-001).

Kyonzte Toombs
Introduced 6/26/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 9/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning from R6 to SP for approximately 20.20 acres at Baptist World Center Drive
  • 2Permit nonresidential development specifically for medical uses
  • 3Include conditions approved by the Planning Commission and Planning and Zoning Committee

This ordinance amends the zoning designation of a 20.20-acre property located at Baptist World Center Drive from R6 (residential) to SP (specific plan) to allow for nonresidential development with medical uses. The change facilitates the development of medical facilities on the specified property. The legislation has passed through multiple readings and committee approvals and is now enacted.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyProperty owners and developers at Baptist World Center DriveMedical service providers utilizing the new development

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2025SP-044-001_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2025SP-044-001_plan

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 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. 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, with Council Member Bradford abstaining. 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 Toombs 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
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.
6/30/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/25/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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