Metro Council approves rezoning for The Nations at heated meeting

Councilmember outbursts, drama mark disorderly discussion related to overlay bill for west side neighborhood

The Metro Council approved a comprehensive rezoning plan for The Nations on Tuesday night during a meeting marked by outbursts and tension amongst members of the body and citizens in the gallery.

The council passed the Nations Neighborhood Plan, which includes an urban design overlay (UDO) and rezoning ordinances to allow for increased housing density. The local policy is set to impact more than 300 acres of the West Nashville neighborhood, which offers residential, commercial and industrial areas.

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Rollin Horton (left)
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