Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1549Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for approximately 36.46 acres located at multiple addresses on Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville, changing the zoning from AR2a (Agricultural Residential) to IWD (Industrial Waterfront District) within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District. The change aims to modify land use regulations for these properties to allow for industrial waterfront development.

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 AR2a to IWD zoning for properties located at 3014, 3001, 3026, 3048, 3034, 3025, 3041, and 3021 Owen Drive, and 12966 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 122 feet northwest of Firestone Parkway (36.46 acres), and located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-058PR-001).

Joy Styles
Introduced 8/19/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 10/20/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from AR2a to IWD for specified properties.
  • 2Applies to properties located at 3014, 3001, 3026, 3048, 3034, 3025, 3041, and 3021 Owen Drive, and 12966 Old Hickory Boulevard.
  • 3Properties are located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District.

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for approximately 36.46 acres located at multiple addresses on Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville, changing the zoning from AR2a (Agricultural Residential) to IWD (Industrial Waterfront District) within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District. The change aims to modify land use regulations for these properties to allow for industrial waterfront development.

Affects
Property owners at specified Owen Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard addressesMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026Z-058PR-001_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026Z-058PR-001_OwnerList

Legislative history

10/30/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/21/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
10/19/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Styles 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.
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/1/2026
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.
8/25/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/13/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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