Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1602Public Hearing

This ordinance proposes to amend the zoning designation for a 0.6-acre property located on Hydes Ferry Road from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R8 (multi-family residential). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property. The bill has passed first reading and is scheduled for a public hearing.

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 zoning for properties located at Hydes Ferry Road (unnumbered), approximately 1000 feet southeast of Ashland City Highway (0.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-059PR-001).

Joy Smith Kimbrough
Introduced 9/22/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
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What it does

  • 1Amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance
  • 2Change zoning from RS7.5 to R8 for property at Hydes Ferry Road (unnumbered), approximately 1000 feet southeast of Ashland City Highway
  • 3Apply to a 0.6-acre parcel as described in Proposal No. 2026Z-059PR-001

This ordinance proposes to amend the zoning designation for a 0.6-acre property located on Hydes Ferry Road from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R8 (multi-family residential). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property. The bill has passed first reading and is scheduled for a public hearing.

Affects
Property owners at Hydes Ferry Road (unnumbered)Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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    New other: 2026Z-059PR-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
8/27/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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