State of play: The plan is sponsored by the area's Metro Councilmember Rollin Horton, who has been at the center of housing reforms on the council.
The rezoning plan would allow for more affordable and middle-class housing in sections of The Nations, while also opening the door for redevelopment of old industrial areas.
Between the lines: Design guidelines under Horton's plan would seek to ensure new buildings fit with the character of The Nations.
The plan would also address flooding issues and add to The Nations' tree canopy, Horton says.
Zoom out: Horton previously spearheaded the charge to pass legislation to make housing more affordable. Earlier legislation allowed developers to build multi-family housing with a single staircase.
He also passed legislation to create a "pattern book," which provides builders with multi-family housing plans already approved by the city departments.
The other side: Horton's proposal was endorsed by the Planning Commission, but it received pushback from residents worried the neighborhood doesn't have the infrastructure to accommodate an increase in density.
Meanwhile: A proposalto allow for a large warehouse in Councilmember David Benton's South Nashville district also figures to receive fiery debate.
