Cheekwood Estate and Gardens has been facing what it terms an “existential threat” in the form of legal action trying to reduce traffic for its neighbors in the wealthy Belle Meade Highlands area, but the cultural institution notched a small win in that ongoing tussle yesterday before Nashville’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
Tennessee bill would strengthen developer, property rights over local land use regulations
State lawmakers are considering a bill to would allow property owners to sue governments for enacting land use regulations.
Landfills, churches, meat plants and schools? A Tennessee bill could strip boundaries between industry and communities
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill to lessen the ability of local governments to enforce laws about what and where people can build.
Black business owners say proposed restrictions will harm Buchanan community
There’s intense debate over potential business restrictions to the Buchanan Arts District in North Nashville.
Nashville adopts zoning changes aimed at diversifying housing options
Earlier this year, a housing and infrastructure study from Metro’s Planning Department found that Nashville will need approximately 90,000 more units over the next decade to keep up with demand.
Nashville zoning debate escalates to ethics complaint over a Metro Council member
Councilmember Rollin Horton faces an ethics complaint stemming from his successful rezoning of the Nations.
NashVillager Podcast: Zoning
Where will we put all the housing Nashville needs? Plus, the local news for September 17, 2025.
One South Nashville neighborhood’s fight against development mirrors citywide debate
Intense debates about housing density are playing out across Nashville, and new policies are on the horizon.
Most Nashville homes aren’t within walking distance of transit. A new report says zoning reform could add homes and change that.
As Nashville struggles to house its ever-growing population, a new report has proposed a solution: zoning reforms.
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