Specific Plan to Rezone from RS5 to SP-R for a Mixed-Use Development with 500 Residential Units and 30,000 SF of Commercial Space Approved

• When: 2025/10/09
• Address: 123 Main St
• City: Nashville
• State: TN
• Category: Spot Rezoning
• Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
• Asset Class: Mixed-Use
• Property Type: High-Rise
• Size (SF): 500000 SF
• Size (AC): 5.5 AC
• Size (Units): 500 Units
• New Zoning: SP-R
• New Zoning Description: Specific Plan - Residential, allowing for a mix of residential and commercial uses with specific design guidelines.
• Previous Zoning: RS5
• Previous Zoning Description: Residential Single-Family, allowing for single-family detached dwellings at a density of 5 units per acre.

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County approved a Specific Plan (SP) rezoning from RS5 (Residential Single-Family) to SP-R (Specific Plan-Residential) for a 5.5-acre site located at 123 Main St. The approved plan allows for a mixed-use development comprising 500 residential units and approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial space, including retail and office uses. The development is designed to incorporate a mix of housing types, public open space, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity. The council debate focused on traffic impacts and affordable housing contributions. The final vote was 30-5 in favor of approval.

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