Woodlawn residents push to downzone their properties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Neighbors on one West Nashville street are fighting to keep the character of their neighborhood, pushing back against higher density development.

Homeowners on Rolland Road in the Historic Whitland area near Woodlawn have requested to “downzone” their properties.

According to Metro Councilmember Brenda Gadd, who represents the area, the push came organically from the residents themselves.

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Gadd told News 2 the issue is the current zoning. Under state law and the current Metro zoning code, certain residential properties can have either one single family home or two smaller single family homes on the lots, often referred to as “tall skinnys.”…

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