Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1600Public Hearing

This ordinance proposes to amend the zoning designation of a 0.42-acre property located at 1911 Hutton Drive from R6 (single-family residential) to RM9-A-NS (multi-family residential with specific standards). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development at the southwest corner of Hutton Drive and Polk Avenue. The bill has passed first reading and is pending further public hearings.

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 RM9-A-NS zoning for property located at 1911 Hutton Drive, at the southwest corner of Hutton Drive and Polk Avenue (0.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-068PR-001).

Ginny Welsch
Introduced 9/22/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Next on agenda in 13 days (11/5/2026)

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from R6 to RM9-A-NS for the specified property
  • 2Apply multi-family residential zoning standards to the property
  • 3Property location defined as 1911 Hutton Drive, southwest corner of Hutton Drive and Polk Avenue

This ordinance proposes to amend the zoning designation of a 0.42-acre property located at 1911 Hutton Drive from R6 (single-family residential) to RM9-A-NS (multi-family residential with specific standards). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development at the southwest corner of Hutton Drive and Polk Avenue. The bill has passed first reading and is pending further public hearings.

Affects
Property owner(s) at 1911 Hutton DriveResidents and developers interested in the propertyMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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    New other: 2026Z-068PR-001_sketch

Legislative history

10/6/2026
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.
9/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/10/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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