Nashville Planning Commission to Deliberate on Zoning Overlays and Housing Regulations Today

Metropolitan Planning Commission Convenes to Address City Growth

The Metropolitan Nashville Planning Commission is scheduled to meet today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Howard Office Building from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This regularly scheduled session is expected to handle a heavy agenda, including several high-profile items deferred from previous meetings in January. A primary focus of today’s session is a proposed text amendment regarding Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs). The commission will consider the creation of a new DADU exclusion overlay, a measure designed to give neighborhoods more control over the proliferation of these secondary housing units in specific residential zones.

In addition to housing policy, the commission will review several site-specific rezoning requests and development plans. Notable items include a rezoning application for 728 Summerly Drive and a broader residential rezone request carried over from the January 8 session. These decisions come as Nashville continues to balance rapid urban development with the preservation of existing community character, a theme highlighted in recent public comments regarding the NashvilleNext long-term plan.

Health Board and Equalization Meetings Scheduled

Beyond land use planning, other key government bodies are also in session today. The Metro Board of Health will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Lentz Public Health Center. The agenda for this meeting includes updates on the city's health initiatives and the ongoing evaluation of public facilities. Simultaneously, the Metropolitan Board of Equalization is conducting two sessions today at the Howard Office Building, with hearings scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to address property assessment appeals from Davidson County residents.

Winter Storm Recovery and Assistance Deadlines

Today also marks a critical administrative deadline for Nashville residents. The application period for the Emergency Winter Housing Assistance Program (EWHAP) officially closes today, February 12. Launched by Mayor Freddie O’Connell following the devastation of Winter Storm Fern in late January, the program provides financial relief to residents who sustained property damage or suffered economic hardship during the state of emergency. While the Mayor’s office continues to monitor the recovery process through the newly formed Winter Storm Response Commission, the conclusion of the EWHAP application window signifies a transition toward long-term recovery and infrastructure accountability for the Nashville Electric Service (NES).

• Planning Commission: 4:00 p.m., Howard Office Building
• Board of Health: 4:00 p.m., Lentz Public Health Center
• Board of Equalization: 8:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m., Howard Office Building
• EWHAP Application Deadline: Close of business today