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Historic Preservation

Historic overlay districts, Metro Historic Zoning Commission actions, demolition reviews, and preservation incentives.

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BL2025-1035BillPassed

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1034, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 1901 Capers Avenue, approximately 294 feet north of Wedgewood Avenue, zoned RM40 (0.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-002-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Planning and Zoning Committee8/21/2025
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BL2026-1279BillPublic Hearing

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1278, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street zoned SP (0.74 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Metropolitan Council1/22/2026
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RS2026-1869ResolutionResolution

A resolution approving an application for a Historic Preservation Fund Grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to fund support for a survey of three community subareas of Davidson County - North, South, and Southeast Nashville - which comprise a wide mix of racial and socio- economic communities and histories.

Metropolitan Council3/26/2026
35% match
BL2025-1034BillPassed

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 applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 1901 Capers Avenue, approximately 294 feet north of Wedgewood Avenue, zoned RM40 (0.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-002-001).

Planning and Zoning Committee8/21/2025
34% match
BL2026-1278BillPublic 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 applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street, zoned SP (0.74 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001).

Metropolitan Council1/22/2026
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RS2025-1415ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing HomeStyle Bakery for its fifty years of operation.

Metropolitan Council7/29/2025
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RS2026-1802ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Walter Hunt, Sr.

Metropolitan Council2/10/2026
32% match
BL2025-761BillPassed

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 amending the Uses Table within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, to remove automobile parking as a permitted use within the boundary of the Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-001TX-001).

Planning and Zoning Committee2/21/2025
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RS2025-1073ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the podcast We Are North Nashville and its work documenting the history of North Nashville and the wisdom of its community elders.

Metropolitan Council2/25/2025
31% match
BL2025-742BillPassed

An Ordinance amending Title 2 and Section 16.28.195 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the Metropolitan Historical Commission and the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission.

Government Operations and Regulations Committee2/10/2025
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RS2025-1416ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Fund #30216 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to renovate the historic Parkwood Community Club ballfields.

Metropolitan Council8/7/2025
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BL2025-1096BillPublic Hearing

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1095, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties located south of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street, located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and Hart Street (5.79 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-037-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Metropolitan Council9/26/2025
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RS2025-1506ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the centennial anniversary of the War Memorial Auditorium.

Metropolitan Council9/9/2025
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RS2025-1552ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Metropolitan Council9/30/2025
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25-077AppointmentWithdrawn

Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of James Hoobler for a term expiring June 30, 2030.

Metropolitan Council7/29/2025
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RS2025-1556ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Beaman Park Protection grant from the Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund to The Conservation Fund (TCF) in partnership with Metro Nashville Parks to acquire approximately 308 acres adjoining Alvin G. Beaman Park in Davidson County to add a unique urban wilderness within the City of Nashville.

Metropolitan Council10/9/2025
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RS2025-1714ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill of Nashville.

Metropolitan Council12/9/2025
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RS2025-1088ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff.

Metropolitan Council3/4/2025
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BL2025-947BillPassed

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 SP to DTC zoning for the properties located at 170 and 176 2nd Avenue North, approximately 123 feet southeast of Church Street (0.63 acres) and within the 2nd Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-062PR-001).

Planning and Zoning Committee6/20/2025
29% match
BL2025-950BillPassed

An ordinance authorizing Henrad Centennial Development I, LLC to maintain an underground and aboveground encroachment at 5701 Centennial Boulevard (Proposal No. 2025M-003EN-001).

Planning Commission7/2/2025
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RS2025-1640ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff.

Metropolitan Council11/6/2025
29% match
25-074AppointmentPassed

Historical Commission Appointment of Gary Burke for a term expiring August 10, 2029.

Metropolitan Council7/29/2025
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RS2025-1255ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Metropolitan Council5/13/2025
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RS2026-1859ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.

Metropolitan Council3/10/2026
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RS2025-1289ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Belcourt Theatre.

Metropolitan Council5/27/2025
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RS2025-1639ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding to be added to existing funds for future Parthenon conference related expenses.

Metropolitan Council11/6/2025
29% match
25-075AppointmentPassed

Historical Commission Reappointment of Jane Landers for a term expiring August 10, 2029.

Metropolitan Council7/29/2025
29% match
BL2025-942BillPassed

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-941, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 2,502 feet southwest of Harris Hills Lane, (25.44 acres), to permit 52 single-family lots and 50 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-021-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Planning and Zoning Committee6/20/2025
29% match
BL2025-1002BillPassed

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for three properties located at 1331 Hunters Lane and Hunters Lane (unnumbered), also known as Heritage Creek Phase 3 and 4 (MWS Project No. 24-SL-217 and Proposal No. 2025M-114ES-001).

Metropolitan Council8/7/2025
29% match
RS2026-1800ResolutionResolution

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to study and implement emerging and innovative public housing solutions to effectuate more permanently attainable and affordable housing options within Nashville and Davidson County.

Planning and Zoning Committee2/10/2026
29% match