Metro Nashville Planning Department

05/07/2026

Metro Planning has launched the Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS) to shape a future where Nashville continues to grow and thrive while preserving the landscapes, ecosystems, and sense of place that makes it unique. Join us over the next 18 months, as we work with stakeholders and residents across Davidson County to assess the health of our natural resources and develop a concrete action plan.

We’ll be at Friday by the River at the Riverview Pavilion at Shelby Park tomorrow, May 8 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. so you can talk with Planning staff and project consultants about the ECS project. Stop by! There will be hands-on activities for all ages!

04/23/2026

The Metro Nashville Planning Department has launched the Davidson County Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS), a countywide effort to shape a future where Nashville continues to grow and thrive while preserving the landscapes, ecosystems, and sense of place that make it unique.

Take the survey and provide feedback at engage.nashville.gov/ecsplan.

Join us in-person for the ECS Open House at Cumberland River Compact on Tuesday, April 28th at 4:30.

From Radnor Lake State Park to waterways like the Cumberland River, the outdoors are a major draw in Davidson County. However, it’s been a while since city leaders last looked at how much of …

04/17/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with Metro Nashville Planning this Saturday! 🌱

We'll be at TWO locations:
🌳 Nashville Earth Day
Centennial Park from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

🌳 Earth Day in the Hood
Claiborne Family of Faith Worship Center from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Drop by our table anytime for hands-on activities and to learn about the Ecological Conservation Strategy project! Visit engage.nashville.gov/ecsplan to learn more!

04/13/2026

If you missed your chance last week to lend your voice to the Design and Development Strategy kick-off meeting, there are more this week!

If you live or work in Nashville’s urban core, come learn about trends and conditions in your area, share your perspective, and help guide the next phase of community visioning.

Tonight, Monday, April 13th | 5:30 – 7 pm
Virtual Only

Wednesday, April 15th | 5 – 6:30 pm
East Park Community Center
600 Woodland St
Nashville, TN 37206

Thursday, April 16th | 5 – 6:30 pm
Cathedral of the Incarnation | Fleming Center
2015 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203

We hope to see you!
Details: engage.nashville.gov/nashvilledds

04/01/2026

Our first public meeting for the Design & Development Strategy is just one week away!

Join us next week on Wednesday, April 8 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at the Howard Office Building in Sonny West Conference Room (700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210).

We’ll walk through early takeaways about growth, development patterns, transportation, and housing—and we want to know what resonates with residents and workers who call this area home.

If you can’t make this meeting, there are more ways to provide input the following week on April 13th (Virtual), 15th and 16th (In-Person).

Learn more and sign up for updates at engage.nashville.gov/nashvilledds.

03/24/2026

The Metro Nashville Planning Department is launching a new public conversation about how our urban core grows and changes. If you live or work in the area, join us for upcoming public meetings where we’ll share early findings from the Design & Development Strategy and hear your perspectives.

Learn more and sign up for updates at engage.nashville.gov/nashvilledds

Your voice will help guide the future of Nashville’s most active and fast-changing areas.

03/11/2026

UPDATE: To view the recording of the CCM Updates public meeting, please visit https://youtu.be/vPx8tHUE59A?si=pasuMKZyeyjg2PxE

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Join us on Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for a virtual public meeting about proposed changes to the Community Character Manual.

The Community Character Manual (CCM) is part of NashvilleNext, Metro’s general plan and guiding document for the management of growth. The CCM is a dictionary that defines the community character policies used to guide the look and feel of new development throughout the county. Each policy includes guidance on general characteristics such as typical building types, density, open space design, street patterns, potential zoning districts, and more. The proposed changes would specifically incorporate the recently approved zoning districts for middle housing types – Residential Neighborhood and Residential Limited – into a limited number of policies.

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/planning/events/proposed-updates-community-character-manual-virtual-meeting-virtual

01/27/2026

Our offices remain closed to the public again, today, Tuesday, Jan. 27. We will update you all when the building reopens to the public.

Metro Planning offices are closed today. Please stay safe.

01/26/2026

The Housing Trust Fund Commission meeting for tomorrow has be canceled. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

01/26/2026

Metro Planning offices are closed today. Please stay safe.

01/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for two public meetings to discuss the CDBG-DR funds that have been allocated to Metro Nashville for long-term recovery after the March 2020 tornado.

Please join us for a virtual event on January 7 at 1:00 p.m. or in-person on January 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the Metro Police North Nashville Precinct Community Room. These meetings will allow members of the public to learn more about the proposed activities and provide comments.

Virtual meeting password is Planning16