THE NASHVILLE DEVELOPMENT DESK
A clearer path
through development.
The maps, records, applications, and guidance behind a smarter project. Explore official resources by topic, then connect the findings to your next decision.
one organized starting point
- 01Identify the property
- 02Read zoning & policy
- 03Check site constraints
- 04Confirm the process
- 05Build your team
169 resources
Official sources · Reviewed October 27, 2026
169 resources
Parcel Viewer
Search Davidson County parcels and inspect ownership, assessment, zoning and mapped property context.
Create Mailing Lists
Select parcels by address, parcel number, shape or distance to assemble a property-owner mailing list.
NashView
Explore neighborhood records and services geographically, including building permits and other Metro activity.
Development Tracker
Follow Metro Planning applications, review stages, project plans and department comments; building permits are tracked separately.
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Tracker
Locate Board of Zoning Appeals cases and review general case information and hearing results.
Metro Historic Zoning Commission Permit Tracker
Locate preservation-permit cases within historic overlays and follow information published during Historic Zoning Commission review.
Specific Plan Zoning
Explore approved Specific Plans and open associated plans, staff reports and Council legislation.
Historic Zoning Lookup
Look up an address to identify a historic overlay and find its design guidelines and legislation.
Short Term Rental Permit Eligibility Viewer
Screen a property for short-term-rental permit eligibility using Metro’s mapped eligibility information.
Property Investment Incentive / Blighted Property
Check the mapped geographic criteria for Metro’s commercial-property investment incentive before reviewing full program requirements.
FEMA Floodplain Viewer
View FEMA-defined floodplains and floodways in Metro’s Nashville map application.
The Flood of 2010
Review imagery and damage assessments from the May 2010 flood as historical site context.
Historical Maps of Nashville
Compare historical Nashville and Davidson County maps from Metro’s map collections.
NashDigs
Find active infrastructure construction projects, including water, sewer and stormwater work, in and around Nashville.
NDOT Active Street, Lane, and Sidewalk Closures
Check published active street, lane and sidewalk closures across Nashville and Davidson County.
NDOT Right-of-Way Maintenance Services
Find scheduled right-of-way maintenance areas for alley work, mowing, trimming and litter collection.
Major and Collector Street Plan
Review the Major and Collector Street Plan used to guide investment in Nashville’s major street network.
NDOT Tactical Urbanism
Check whether a proposed location meets mapped eligibility criteria for NDOT’s community-led temporary street projects.
This directory brings together the official public resources reviewed for Nashville development. Requirements, application procedures, fees, and program availability can change. Follow the linked agency’s current guidance. Some application and records portals require an account.
Maps answer different questions. Policy is not zoning. An application is not an approval. A public GIS line is not a surveyed boundary. Public utility maps do not confirm service capacity. Satellite cities may have separate zoning and permitting authorities.
TURN INFORMATION INTO DIRECTION
The resources are here.
Let’s connect the dots.
A preliminary review with Jessica helps you frame the property, the questions, and the next step.