Major Master Development Plans and Rezoning Requests
Summary
About 11.34 acres south of Long Hollow Pike would be rezoned from agricultural residential to medium-density residential PRD for Kensley Phase 4. This shapes how the Long Hollow corridor grows.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 22
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 3 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Increases housing stock and development fee revenues.
The developer and future Kensley Phase 4 homeowners.
Nearby residents who may prefer the existing lower-density agricultural zoning.
Mentions & discussions (33)
City Council (Work) - Oct 27, 2026
About 11.34 acres south of Long Hollow Pike would be rezoned from agricultural residential to medium-density residential PRD for Kensley Phase 4. This shapes how the Long Hollow corridor grows.
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Planning Commission Meeting (Open in Google Chrome) (Regular) - Oct 26, 2026
The commission will review several final plats for new phases of The Paddock at Kenneseaw Farms, adding various housing types.
City Council (Work) - Sep 22, 2026
The city updated its infrastructure district guidelines to require developers to include fiber optic cable infrastructure, traffic monitoring cameras, and specific area median income tiers for attainable housing.
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City Council - Sep 1, 2026
After nearly three years of work, the city adopted a brand-new zoning ordinance and map to guide future development and character standards across Gallatin.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
The city is replacing its current zoning ordinance and map with a new form-based code after two and a half years of planning. Residents and developers raised questions about zoning rigidity and public notification processes.
Gallatin City Council approves new zoning ordinance on first reading
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City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Gallatin is overhauling its zoning rules and maps, raising local debate over housing affordability, design rigidity, and small business impacts.
City Council (Work) - Jul 14, 2026
The city considered purchasing a 3-acre parcel to construct a planned residential collector road, sparking debate over spending priorities and traffic management.
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
Residents testified about severe disruptions, loud blasts, and property damage from ongoing construction blasting associated with local development.
City Council (Work) - Jun 23, 2026
Council members proposed pausing new apartment applications for two years while studying the city's multi-family housing growth. The planning commission will evaluate the request.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Multiple residents raised concerns about large agricultural land annexations, urging the city to pause growth until infrastructure catches up and to protect local streams, wildlife habitats, and historic areas from overdevelopment.
City Council - May 19, 2026
Residents urged the council to deny requested zoning exemptions and building height waivers for the Greensboro Village residential project, arguing it would increase traffic on Nashville Pike and negatively affect property values.
City Council - May 5, 2026
Residents near Highway 109 raised serious concerns about commercial traffic cutting through their residential neighborhood if the Wellsprings Commons project is built before necessary road infrastructure like Wedgwood Drive is completed.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
Multiple residents along Dobbins Pike and Red River Road raised safety and traffic bottleneck concerns regarding massive upcoming developments like The Meadows and Wellspring Commons.
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City Council (Work) - Apr 14, 2026
Residents near Highway 109 and Highway 25 pushed back against a rezoning project that would bring a gas station, convenience store, and retail shops near their neighborhood, raising concerns about traffic and noise.
City Council (Work) - Mar 10, 2026
A commercial property owner converted unused land into a walkable mixed-use neighborhood with single-family homes and condos above retail shops.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
Residents turned out in large numbers to oppose high-density housing and apartments in the Greensboro Village development, citing traffic congestion and overdevelopment. Council members debated parking ratios, building heights, and age-restricted housing before passing the plan on first reading.
City Council (Work) - Feb 24, 2026
Developers presented a downsized master plan for Greensboro Village, cutting 325 residential units and focusing on senior housing. The council advanced the revised plan despite parking concerns.
City Council (Work) - Feb 10, 2026
Property owners and economic development officials advocated for annexing large parcels along East Broadway for future industrial use to boost job creation and tax revenue.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The council approved rezoning lots in Clearview Heights from medium to high-density residential despite concerns from council members and residents about compatibility with existing neighborhood heights and character.
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Gallatin growth takes spotlight amid rezoning, master plan proposals
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City Council - Jan 6, 2026
Developers proposed a 77-acre medium-density residential development with 190 lots, but council members raised serious safety and traffic concerns regarding narrow access roads like Hicks Lane. The council voted to postpone the project for three months to allow developers to secure road-widening agreements with Sumner County.
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