Metro Council takes up rezoning plan for East Nashville scrapyard

Yes, but: The rezoning proposal has drawn the ire of some East Nashville residents as well as Metro Councilmembers Emily Benedict and Clay Capp.

• Residents have raised concerns about infrastructure, traffic into downtown and whether the new East Bend neighborhood, as it's been dubbed, will be for residents or for tourists.

The other side: Metro Councilmember Jacob Kupin, who represents the area, backs the rezoning and pitches the plan as a path to converting an industrial wasteland into a vibrant new urban neighborhood.

Fun fact: The council will work through 28 amendments to the rezoning plan. The legislation figures to require lengthy debate.

Go deeper: Read our story about the rezoning from earlier this month.