The week in Metro, ending May 22, 2026
A summary of every Metro Council vote, planning commission decision, and school board alert from the week ending May 22, 2026.
Metro Council
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Council voted 28-7 to approve the SP-2026-035 zoning amendment after extended public comment.
The vote followed nearly two hours of public comment from North Nashville residents opposing the rezoning; three council members flipped after the amendment added a community-benefits clause.
Metro Planning Commission
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Planning Commission deferred the Buchanan Street overlay for 30 days, requesting a revised traffic study before it returns to the docket.