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Vote on scrapyard rezoning could reshape Nashville skyline

Metro Council is set to vote on a rezoning plan for the East Bank scrapyard site.

Politics

Metro Council will consider rezoning for the old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="East Bank scrapyard property" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/08/14/east-bank-scrapyard-sells-for-245-million" data-vars-content-id="f63df860-78d5-4a6f-96d6-b4ce04905b7e" data-vars-headline="Vote on scrapyard rezoning could reshape Nashville skyline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/08/14/east-bank-scrapyard-sells-for-245-million" target="_self">East Bank scrapyard property</a> at its meeting Tuesday in a potentially skyline-altering vote that is facing some opposition.Why it matters: The plan would reshape the East Bank as we know it, swapping out the PSC metal recycling site with dense, mixed-use development and downtown-sized skyscrapers.

MTSU launches new MFA for film and TV production

MTSU seeks to create a workforce pipeline to power film and TV productions.

News

Middle Tennessee State University is responding to an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="influx of film and television productions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/10/09/9-1-1-nashville-makes-music-city-the-backdrop-for-drama-outlandish-emergencies" data-vars-content-id="bd5dbf62-457f-4c4c-bbdc-bb5d826511f8" data-vars-headline="MTSU launches new MFA for film and TV production" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/10/09/9-1-1-nashville-makes-music-city-the-backdrop-for-drama-outlandish-emergencies" target="_self">influx of film and television productions</a> coming to the Nashville area with a new academic program set to launch this fall.Why it matters: Elected officials have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="worked for years" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/06/10/metro-nashville-entertainment-industry-debate" data-vars-content-id="bd5dbf62-457f-4c4c-bbdc-bb5d826511f8" data-vars-headline="MTSU launches new MFA for film and TV production" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/06/10/metro-nashville-entertainment-industry-debate" target="_self">worked for years</a> to build the region&#x27;s film production bona fides. The MTSU program seeks to create a workforce pipeline that can power those productions.

Waymo launches autonomous car rides in Nashville

Nashville joined a growing list of cities Tuesday where autonomous rides are available.

It&#x27;s written on the first pages of countless sci-fi novels: driverless vehicles transporting people around a futuristic city.<ul><li>Well, welcome to the future Nashville, because <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="autonomous taxis from Waymo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/17/waymo-self-driving-robotaxis-lyft-nashville" data-vars-content-id="f2c4ee02-b8dd-4320-89de-ea45df6f6672" data-vars-headline="Waymo launches autonomous car rides in Nashville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/17/waymo-self-driving-robotaxis-lyft-nashville" target="_self">autonomous taxis from Waymo</a> began providing rides Tuesday.</li></ul>Why it matters: Nashville joined a growing list of cities where autonomous vehicles are operating.

Xul to host PB&J Mixtape release party in The Nations

Xul brings a jolt of enthusiasm to the Nashville beer scene with its PB&J Mixtape release party.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a gritty stretch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/02/nashville-craft-beer-industry-ownership-changes" data-vars-content-id="2ed25cd8-9b38-43a3-9bfc-88ea3152fbca" data-vars-headline="Xul to host PB&amp;J Mixtape release party in The Nations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/02/nashville-craft-beer-industry-ownership-changes" target="_self">a gritty stretch</a> for Nashville&#x27;s craft brewery scene.<ul><li>Beloved breweries have consolidated, sold to out-of-towners or just plain closed.</li></ul>

82% of Nashvillians say they can't afford to buy a house in Nashville

A growing share of Nashvillians are pushing for progress on affordability.

Real Estate

The vast majority of people who live in Nashville say they can&#x27;t afford to buy a house in the city, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new poll from Vanderbilt University" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/03/26/vanderbilt-poll-majority-nashville-wrong-track" data-vars-content-id="a165775d-23c4-467d-9764-bc192956e735" data-vars-headline="82% of Nashvillians say they can&#x27;t afford to buy a house in Nashville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/03/26/vanderbilt-poll-majority-nashville-wrong-track" target="_self">a new poll from Vanderbilt University</a>.Why it matters: Affordability remains a deep concern across the city, the poll shows, and residents want to see leaders do more to ease the cost of housing.

Nashville housing market tilts toward buyers as inventory surges

Lower interest rates and more choices have helped create a much more welcoming environment for buyers.

Buyers are gaining the edge in Nashville&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="housing market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/real-estate" data-vars-content-id="b4ae2118-cb0c-4392-89c4-f872e68dc70b" data-vars-headline="Nashville housing market tilts toward buyers as inventory surges" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/real-estate" target="_self">housing market</a> as a surge of inventory gives them leverage to negotiate price cuts and other concessions.Why it matters: Lower interest rates and and more choices are combining to create a much more welcoming environment for buyers who have spent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="years on the sidelines" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/07/19/housing-supply-tennessee-mortgage-rates" data-vars-content-id="b4ae2118-cb0c-4392-89c4-f872e68dc70b" data-vars-headline="Nashville housing market tilts toward buyers as inventory surges" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/07/19/housing-supply-tennessee-mortgage-rates" target="_self">years on the sidelines</a>.

Nashville real estate trends we're watching in 2026

Nashville realtor Jack Gaughan expects a year of stability.

Nashville&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="real estate market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/real-estate" data-vars-content-id="b72fac67-26ae-4581-bee9-56fa5b18afc4" data-vars-headline="Nashville real estate trends we&#x27;re watching in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/real-estate" target="_self">real estate market</a> cooled down in 2025, and the data suggests that trend will continue, making for a slow-but-steady 2026.Greater Nashville Realtors president Jack Gaughan tells Axios he expects a year of stability, with more options for buyers looking to negotiate.

Antioch once again reigns supreme in Nashville real estate

Affordability and access fuel Antioch's real estate rise in Nashville.

Home sales ticked down slightly across the region <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in 2025" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/24/nashville-homes-linger-as-market-cools" data-vars-content-id="6411edd9-5332-4e90-a672-8745c07e18c3" data-vars-headline="Antioch once again reigns supreme in Nashville real estate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/24/nashville-homes-linger-as-market-cools" target="_self">in 2025</a>, but some of Nashville&#x27;s fastest-growing neighborhoods bucked the trend with a steady surge of buyers.Why it matters: A deeper dive into the real estate data reveals the powerhouse ZIP codes that are continuing to reshape the city.

Nashville faces record number of property appraisal appeals

The Metro Board of Equalization is scheduling hearings late into 2026, well after property tax bills are due.

Inside a nondescript Metro government conference room, a group of volunteers sits around a table, searching through files and making multimillion-dollar decisions in a matter of minutes.<ul><li>Their complicated work is considering appeals from property owners, ranging from a diner in Hermitage to a high-end retail center in the Nations, who think their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="appraisals came in too high" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/04/18/nashville-property-values-increased-assessment" data-vars-content-id="1a138bf0-4a76-4ec8-881f-f322a0e20b94" data-vars-headline="Nashville faces record number of property appraisal appeals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/04/18/nashville-property-values-increased-assessment" target="_self">appraisals came in too high</a> earlier this year.</li></ul>Why it matters: There are so many appeals that the Metro Board of Equalization is scheduling hearings late into 2026, well after property tax bills are due.

Younger homebuyers face barriers in Nashville, nationwide

The median age of first-time  buyers in the U.S. is now 40.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Homeownership" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/20/fixer-upper-home-sale" data-vars-content-id="9107d932-7050-4fe9-b60c-ce870578f052" data-vars-headline="Younger homebuyers face barriers in Nashville, nationwide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/20/fixer-upper-home-sale" target="_self">Homeownership</a> is slipping further out of reach for many 30-somethings as high prices and mortgage rates lengthen the obstacle course for first-time buyers.Why it matters: Younger buyers in Nashville and nationwide are staying on the sidelines at record levels.

Condos in the new complex coming to Belle Meade Plaza will start at $2.5 million

Nashville's luxury housing market has exploded since the pandemic.

Ultra-luxe condos <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coming to the Belle Meade Plaza site" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/04/17/aj-capital-renderings-belle-meade-plaza" data-vars-content-id="b41f5cbb-f92e-4dc6-be97-652d1c49836c" data-vars-headline="Condos in the new complex coming to Belle Meade Plaza will start at $2.5 million" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/04/17/aj-capital-renderings-belle-meade-plaza" target="_self">coming to the Belle Meade Plaza site</a> will start at $2.5 million and will include access to ritzy amenities like private mahjong rooms, a Pilates studio and an on-site salon.Why it matters: The condos, which will be split across two residential towers known as 1 Iris Lane, represent the new standard for high-end living in Nashville.

Nashville's housing market remains steady despite changes elsewhere

Home values in the Nashville metro area were just about even year over year.

Home values are falling throughout the Southeast, but the Nashville area&#x27;s market remains relatively steady, according to data collected this summer.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville&#x27;s market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/24/nashville-homes-linger-as-market-cools" data-vars-content-id="2c81ec2d-e87a-4e2d-a77d-57606b3a7654" data-vars-headline="Nashville&#x27;s housing market remains steady despite changes elsewhere" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/24/nashville-homes-linger-as-market-cools" target="_self">Nashville&#x27;s market</a> has certainly softened over the last couple of years, but buyers holding out for a free fall in values are still waiting.<ul><li>In fact, local realtors see signs that the market could be picking up some steam.</li></ul>

Nashville homes embrace pools: a growing trend

The growing prevalence of home pools has coincided with the sharp uptick in multimillion dollar properties.

Backyard pools are becoming more popular in Nashville, according to an analysis of real estate listings.

Nashville is one of the top housing markets for buyers

This marks a major reversal from just a few years ago.

Home sellers in Nashville outnumber buyers almost two to one, according to the latest estimates from Redfin.Why it matters: It&#x27;s a buyer&#x27;s market in real estate, if you can afford it. The swell of options on the market is a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major reversal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/02/10/nashville-cant-build-homes-fast-enough" data-vars-content-id="ccca6f7d-53e7-4bd4-98f3-b84ecf561c6d" data-vars-headline="Nashville is one of the top housing markets for buyers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/02/10/nashville-cant-build-homes-fast-enough" target="_self">major reversal</a> from just a few years ago, when homebuyers were desperate to find a place to live, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sending prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/10/15/nashville-home-prices-skrocketed-chart" data-vars-content-id="ccca6f7d-53e7-4bd4-98f3-b84ecf561c6d" data-vars-headline="Nashville is one of the top housing markets for buyers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/10/15/nashville-home-prices-skrocketed-chart" target="_self">sending prices</a> into the stratosphere.

A map showing 2025 home sales in Nashville-area zip codes. Sales ranged from a low of 27 in the downtown core zip code of 37201 to a high of 1,121 in the Antioch-area zip code 37013.

2025 home sales in Nashville-area zip codes

Data: Greater Nashville Realtors; Note: Includes single-family homes and condos; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

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82% of Nashvillians say they can't afford to buy a house in Nashville

Nashville housing market tilts toward buyers as inventory surges

Nashville real estate trends we're watching in 2026

Antioch once again reigns supreme in Nashville real estate

Nashville faces record number of property appraisal appeals