Lebanon public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Lebanon City Council will consider second readings for park renovations and budget amendments, along with a rezoning request for a light industrial zone.

• Lebanon Square Northwest Quadrant Park Renovation contract
• Zoning change for SE Tater Peeler Road to Light Industrial
• Gas System Rehabilitation Contract Addendum No. 4
• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation grant for Don Fox Park
• Consent Decree in Tennessee Riverkeeper vs. City of Lebanon

Planning Commission

The Regional Planning Commission will discuss updates to subdivision regulations regarding block standards, connectivity, and open space. The body will also consider several site plan and plat approvals and one rezoning request.

• Public hearing on Subdivision Regulations updates to Article III and Article IV
• Site plan approval for Sortera Technologies at 400 Innovative Way (20.96 acres)
• Preliminary plat approval for Bel Air at Beckwith on S Posey Hill Road (206 acres)
• Site plan approval for Walmart Supercenter at 123 Wilson Farms Boulevard (33.51 acres)
• Rezoning request for 718 W Main Street from RD9 to CXU (0.82 acres)

The commission removed a mass‑grading item from the consent agenda and approved the remaining consent agenda items (1‑4) for various development projects. It also approved a mass‑grading plan, a rezoning request for 718 W Main Street, an annexation and plan of services for the Martha Leeville Road right‑of‑way, an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations, and a zoning‑code correction. All motions carried unanimously.

• Removed Item #5 (mass grading) from Consent Agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items #1‑4 for Sortera Technologies, American Communities, SB Barton Village LLC, and Wilson Farms 109 L.P. (7‑0)
• Approved mass grading plan for South Hartmann Drive (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 718 W Main Street from RD9 to CXU (8‑0)
• Approved annexation, plan of services, and zoning to RS9 for Martha Leeville Road right‑of‑way (8‑0)
• Approved amendment to Subdivision Regulations (Article III Section B & J, Article IV Section A) (8‑0)
• Approved zoning‑code amendment to fix scrivener’s errors (8‑0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four specific land-use requests and approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The body will decide on variances for signs and property use, as well as a conditional use permit for vehicle sales.

• Case 25-34: Sign variance request for 1630 and 1680 Franklin Rd
• Case 25-35: Vehicle sales conditional use request for 200 and 200 South Hartmann Drive
• Case 25-36: Variance request for 519 Maple Hill Rd
• Case 25-37: Variance request for 328 and 330 W Adams Ave
• Approval of the 2026 BZA Calendar

Historic Preservation Commission

The Lebanon Historic Preservation Commission will review several Certificate of Appropriateness requests for work or signage at properties in Ward 3. It will also consider staff proposals to adopt new Historic Zoning Commission rules and to approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for work at 104 South College St (Tax Map 68E Group P Parcel 7.01), DXU zone, Ward 3
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for work at 132 Public Square (Tax Map 68E Group Q Parcel 7), DXU zone, Ward 3
• Certificate of Appropriateness request for a sign at 110 Public Square (Tax Map 68E Group O Parcel 25), DXU zone, Ward 3
• Staff request to approve new Historic Zoning Commission Rules
• Staff request to approve the 2026 Calendar

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Commission will discuss several ongoing projects, including engineering updates for runway lighting and taxiway improvements. It will review old business items such as the corporate lease with VOLAR, LLC, T‑Hangar waiting list updates, and lease renewals. New business will include items from the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for December 15.

• Corporate Lease Agreement with VOLAR, LLC – fully executed and effective 12/1/25
• Letter of Intent for Corporate Aircraft Hangar West Side Lot 4
• T‑Hangar lease renewals for Rows A and B – deadline 12/18/25
• Engineering Report: Replace Taxiway Lighting and Runway 1/19 PAPIs
• Planning Commission items – 12/15/25

City Council

The Lebanon City Council meeting on Dec 2, 2025 will consider several ordinances and a resolution. Items include a first‑reading rezoning of SE Tater Peeler Road from Rural Residential to Light Industrial in Ward 3 (Ordinance 25‑7317). The council will also take second‑reading budget amendments for the Accounting Department (Ordinance 25‑7318), Locker Room Renovation (Ordinance 25‑7319), and other projects, and will consider contract awards for the Lebanon Square Northwest Quadrant Park renovation (Ordinance 25‑7320) and a gas system contract addendum (Ordinance 25‑7323).

• Ordinance 25‑7317: rezoning SE Tater Peeler Road from RR to IL in Ward 3
• Ordinance 25‑7318: budget amendment to roll over funds for Accounting Department bond interest payments
• Ordinance 25‑7319: change order and budget amendment for Locker Room Renovation Project CL‑24013
• Ordinance 25‑7320: award contract for Lebanon Square Northwest Quadrant Park renovation (Project #CL25001) and related budget amendments
• Ordinance 25‑7323: approve Gas System Rehabilitation Contract Addendum 4 with James N. Bush Construction, Inc. and related budget amendment

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and review utility staff certifications. The body will also receive updates on sanitation schedules and the status of several water system grants.

• Award of $250,000 Asset Management Plan (AMP) Grant for water system
• Award of $250,000 Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (LSLRP) Grant
• Status update on Emerging Contaminants (EC) Grant request
• Sanitation holiday pickup schedule for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates for January, April, July, and October

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to move the quarterly meeting start time from 3:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the same days was voted on and passed with one member opposed. All other agenda items were informational updates and no further actions were taken.

• Approved October 28,2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to change quarterly meeting time to 3:00 p.m. passed (one opposed)

Planning Commission

The Lebanon Planning Commission will review several final plat approvals for new subdivisions and site plans, including projects on Liberty Street, Highway 109 N, and Hobbs Avenue. In new business, the commission will consider Summit Development’s request to annex and zone roughly 246 acres on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane. Staff will also propose a zoning code amendment adding section 14.1212 Vested Rights and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Final plat approval for Knoll Creek Phase 1 (3‑lot subdivision at 1775‑1779 Liberty Street, 0.9 acres, RS12 zone)
• Final plat approval for Cedartree (4‑lot subdivision on 57.98 acres at 4455 Highway 109 N and related parcels, IP/CG and A‑1 zones)
• Site plan approval for Lawrence Row (8‑unit residential development on 1.54 acres at 432 Hobbs Avenue, RD9/RM6 zones)
• Summit Development request for annexation and zoning of about 246 acres on Maple Hill Road and Carver Lane (Sorelle Hybrid Specific Plan, Ward 1)
• Staff request for zoning code amendment to add section 14.1212 Vested Rights

The commission approved the consent agenda items, which included several subdivision plat approvals. It then approved Summit Development's plan of services, annexation, and zoning with staff‑recommended modifications, voting 7‑1 with one abstention. The commission also approved a zoning code amendment adding section 14.1212 Vested Rights (9‑0) and the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (9‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items for multiple subdivision plat and site plan requests
• Approved October 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)
• Approved November 10, 2025 Preliminary Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Summit Development plan of services, annexation, and zoning with staff modifications (7‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Code adding 14.1212 Vested Rights (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (9‑0)

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Managerial Oversight Committee will meet to review financial reports and FBO CEO updates. The committee is scheduled to discuss proposed lease agreements from Kevin Brisco (Airstoco LLC) for the South East Side Development.

• Proposed lease agreements from Kevin Brisco (Airstoco LLC) for South East Side Development
• Communications to noncompliant tenants regarding FBO management responsibilities
• Review of airport revenues and expenses

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried). The committee discussed a proposed lease split for Kevin Brisco’s South East Side development but took no formal action. The next meeting is set for December 17, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Approved 10/27/25 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed Kevin Brisco lease proposal – no decision recorded

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Managerial Oversight Committee will hold a work session to review and discuss proposed lease agreements. The discussion focuses on the South East Side Development proposed by Kevin Brisco of Airstoco LLC.

• Review of Airstoco LLC's proposed lease agreements for the South East Side Development

The Airport Commission discussed Kevin Brisco’s proposed lease agreements for Phase I of the South East Side Development and identified multiple conflicts involving utilities, construction timelines, and grant requirements. The committee concluded that the current lease language is problematic and instructed R.T. Baldwin to rewrite the agreements into separate ground and construction leases. No formal votes were recorded.

• Baldwin to revise lease agreements into separate ground lease and construction lease (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss group homes. The session includes a discussion involving MTAS.

• MTAS group home discussion

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Commission will discuss several engineering projects including runway lighting and site grading. The body will also review T-hangar waiting lists and lease renewals.

• Engineering reports on REILs/PAPI lights and Runway 1/19 rehab study
• Northwest Terminal Apron and Southeast Area site grading and drainage plan
• Castle Heights Entrance relocation
• T-Hangar waiting list updates and lease renewal for T-Hangar B-11
• Financial Plan and Economic Impact Assessment by R.A. Wiedemann & Associates, Inc.

The commission added Michael Graham to the T‑Hangar wait‑list and approved Lessee Gary Soloway’s request to add Patricia A. Yates to an upcoming lease renewal. A pending sublease request was deferred to the December 4 meeting. All motions carried.

• Added Michael Graham to T‑Hangar wait‑list (unanimous)
• Deferred sublease request from Nelson Willis to Scot Saver (motion carried)
• Approved addition of Patricia A. Yates to T‑Hangar B‑11 lease renewal (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Lebanon City Council will consider three staff requests at the November 4 public hearing. The first is a comprehensive update to Title 14, the city’s zoning code, and the Official Zoning Atlas (Ordinance No. 25-7286). The second is a revision of building material standards within the same code update (Ordinance No. 25-7287). The third is an amendment to Zoning Code 14.809 to tighten outdoor lighting requirements for flood lights, spotlights, wall packs, and rope lights (Ordinance No. 25-7303). All three items received unanimous recommendations from the Planning Commission.

• Comprehensive update to Title 14 zoning code and Official Zoning Atlas – Planning Commission 8‑0 (Ordinance No. 25-7286)
• Changes to building material standards as part of Title 14 update – Planning Commission 8‑0 (Ordinance No. 25-7287)
• Amendment to Zoning Code 14.809 Outdoor Lighting to restrict flood lights, spotlights, wall packs, and rope lights – Planning Commission 10‑0 (Ordinance No. 25-7303)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will approve the September 23 minutes and set the November 25 meeting date. It will discuss the Safe Streets 4 All grant as a primary action item. The committee will receive updates on several transportation projects, including TDOT railroad safety, TDOT Hartsville Pike, and work on West Main at Castle Heights and Hartmann. No other decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Safe Streets 4 All grant
• TDOT Railroad Safety Projects update
• TDOT Hartsville Pike project update
• West Main and Castle Heights transportation project
• West Main and Hartmann transportation project

The committee voted to approve the September 23, 2025 regular meeting minutes, with the motion made by Caleb Thorne, seconded by Councilor Phil Morehead, and carried unanimously. No other motions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of staff presentations and informal discussion of safety‑related projects and grant opportunities.

• Approved 9/23/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lebanon Regional Planning Commission will consider several site plan and plat approvals for residential and commercial developments. The body will also review a request to rezone property on SE Tater Peeler Road.

• Final plat approval for Servus Properties Trousdale Ferry Subdivision (3 lots) at 271 & 289 Trousdale Ferry Pike
• Site plan approval for Car Time Auto Sales at 1044 Murfreesboro Road
• Preliminary plat approval for Walker Estates Subdivision Sections 3 and 4 (66 lots) on Raden Drive and Hartmann Drive
• Preliminary and final plat approval for Cubes at Sparta Pike (6 lots) at 1528 and 1532 Sparta Pike
• Rezoning request for 1.31 acres on SE Tater Peeler Road from RR to IL

The commission approved the consent agenda items for Servus Properties and Car Time Auto Sales (9‑0). It denied a variance for the Walker Estates subdivision and approved the plat meeting code (6‑3). It approved the Cubes at Sparta Pike preliminary and final plats with all requested variances (9‑0). Additional approvals included a site plan for 101 Moss Court with a lot‑depth variance, and a one‑year extension for the Shoppes of Lebanon site plan, each passing 9‑0.

• Approved Servus Properties final plat and Car Time Auto Sales site plan (consent agenda) – vote 9-0
• Denied variance and approved Walker Estates preliminary plat meeting code – vote 6-3
• Approved Cubes at Sparta Pike preliminary and final plats with all variances – vote 9-0
• Approved 101 Moss Court site plan with minimum lot depth variance – vote 9-0
• Approved one‑year extension of Shoppes of Lebanon site plan – vote 9-0

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Managerial Oversight Committee will review financial reports and the FBO CEO report. The committee is discussing management responsibilities regarding communications to noncompliant tenants.

• Review of revenues and expenses
• Discussion on communications to noncompliant tenants

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee approved the 9/29/25 regular meeting minutes (motion carried). The committee discussed a financial economic plan study, upcoming hangar pre‑construction meetings, and media interest in the study, but no further approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Approved 9/29/25 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Board of Zoning & Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several conditional use requests and variances. The meeting includes reviews of vehicle sales locations and sign variances, as well as a discussion on the board's Rules of Procedure.

• Case 25-28: Vehicle sales conditional use at 1326 W Main St
• Case 25-29: Vehicle sales conditional use at 333 E High Street
• Case 25-30: Appeal of staff decision at 1009 Hixson Blvd
• Case 25-31 and 25-32: Sign variances at 1500 and 1780 Franklin Rd
• Case 25-33: Conditional use at 400 Innovative Way

Industrial Development Board

The board confirmed that all funds for the Local Incentive Initiative have been fully disbursed. Members were informed that a commercial development project plans to request Tax Increment Financing (TIF) once due‑diligence is completed. The meeting included a training presentation on Infrastructure Development Districts delivered by Rachel Blackburn and Rick Rosenburg.

• All funds for the Local Incentive Initiative have been disbursed
• Commercial project expected to request Tax Increment Financing after due diligence
• Training session on Infrastructure Development Districts presented by Rachel Blackburn and Rick Rosenburg

The Industrial Development Board noted that all Local Incentive Initiative funds have been disbursed. A commercial project in development may request a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) once due diligence is complete. The meeting included a training presentation on Infrastructure Development Districts. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Lebanon City Council will consider several second‑reading ordinances, including budget amendments for the Police, Meter Reader, Sanitation, and Water Treatment departments, and a purchase of in‑car cameras for the police. It will also vote on a corporate lease agreement with Volar, LLC for the east side airport terminal and hangar, an update to utility billing policies, and amendments to the Future Land Use Plan and zoning for 685 Bartons Creek Road. Additional items include a professional services agreement for Cityworks support and a council appointment to the Joint Economic & Community Development Board.

• Ordinance 25-7295 – second reading to approve budget amendment for the Police Department
• Ordinance 25-7299 – second reading to approve purchase and installation of replacement in‑car cameras for the Lebanon Police Department
• Ordinance 25-7300 – second reading to approve the Lebanon Municipal Airport corporate lease agreement with Volar, LLC for the east side terminal and hangar
• Ordinance 25-7304 – second reading to approve updated Utility Billing and other Customer Related Policies and Fees
• Ordinance 25-7282 – second reading to amend the Future Land Use Plan for 685 Bartons Creek Road, changing FLH4‑Residential to DXU‑Downtown Mixed Use in Ward 3

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for work at properties on N College Street and E Market St. The body will also discuss the Ashworth Glade Community Center, Historic Lebanon Wayfaring, preservation rules updates, and landmarks.

• Case 25-12: Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 N College Street
• Case 25-13: Certificate of Appropriateness for 120 N College Street
• Case 25-14: Certificate of Appropriateness for 118 E Market St and 120 E Market St
• Discussion on Historic Preservation Rules Update
• Discussion on West Main, Castle Heights Campus and Landmarks

City Council

The Lebanon City Council will hold first‑reading votes on five ordinances that amend the Future Land Use Plan, the South Hartmann Overlay, the Official Zoning Atlas, signage regulations, and a corporate lease for the municipal airport. The council will also consider budget amendment ordinances for the airport, retiree benefits, public safety, utilities, and other city departments. Additional items include approvals for retail package store compliance and resolutions on youth sports, opioid settlement, and a hazardous‑duty benefit study.

• Ordinance No. 25-7282 – amendment of the Future Land Use Plan for 685 Bartons Creek Road (FLH4 to DXU) in Ward 3
• Ordinance No. 25-7283 – amendment of the South Hartmann Gateway Overlay for 685 Bartons Creek Road (AS‑SFD to WU‑TCMX/TCR) in Ward 3
• Ordinance No. 25-7284 – amendment of the Official Zoning Atlas to change 685 Bartons Creek Road from RR to BVSP Barton Village North Specific Plan
• Ordinance No. 25-7291 – purchase of a replacement ladder truck and heavy rescue truck for the fire department with related budget amendment
• Ordinance No. 25-7300 – approval of the Lebanon Municipal Corporate Lease Agreement with Volar, LLC for the east side airport terminal and hangar

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Commission will review several engineering updates, discuss pending lease and hangar transactions, and consider a corporate lease agreement with VOLAR, LLC that is scheduled for a City Council first reading on October 7. Items include updates on runway lighting, runway safety area determination, and site grading plans, as well as lease renewals for T‑Hangar rows A and B. The commission will also receive reports on finances, FBO operations, and upcoming events.

• Corporate Lease Agreement with VOLAR, LLC – City Council first reading scheduled for 10/7/25
• Sale of two Row D hangars to Solera Aviation LLC – City Council approved on 9/2/25
• Letter of Intent for corporate aircraft hangar on West Side Lot 4 – submitted by Garry McNabb
• T‑Hangar lease renewals for rows A and B
• Engineering report: Replace Taxiway Lighting and Runway 1/19 PAPIs

The Airport Commission added Andrew Main and Jeffrey Campbell to the T‑Hangar wait list (positions #50 and #51). It voted to recommend the city council approve updated lease language for Row A, Row B, and Row E leases, removing the 12‑month sublease limit and allowing unilateral city determinations. The commission also recommended council approval of a new lease for Row D Hangar 1 to Michael Pomeroy/HD Security Systems. Agenda and minutes were approved unanimously.

• Added Andrew Main to T‑Hangar wait list #50 (unanimous)
• Added Jeffrey Campbell to T‑Hangar wait list #51 (unanimous)
• Recommended city council approve updated lease language for Row A, Row B, and Row E (unanimous)
• Recommended city council approve new lease for Row D Hangar 1 to Michael Pomeroy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/4/25 meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Airport Managerial Oversight Committee will approve the minutes from the August 25 meeting, receive a financial report covering revenues and expenses, and hear a report from the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) CEO. The committee will also address old business concerning communications to noncompliant tenants under FBO management responsibilities. Any new business items will be considered before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from 8/25/25 regular meeting
• Financial report: revenues and expenses
• FBO CEO report
• Old business: communications to noncompliant tenants under FBO management responsibilities
• Consideration of new business items

The commission approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting. A financial economic plan assessment was approved on first reading, with a second reading scheduled for October 7, and will add $50,000 to the airport maintenance fund once passed. The commission was informed that the proposed deal for two Row D hangars with Aeronautique is off the table. No lease agreement or rates for the Row F land have been finalized.

• Approved 8/25/25 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial economic plan assessment on first reading (second reading set for 10/7/25)
• Authorized addition of $50,000 to airport maintenance funds pending plan passage
• Deal for Aeronautique/Mr. DiLeo Row D hangars taken off the table

City Council

The Lebanon City Council will meet on September 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall. The stated purpose of the work session is to address the city's Zoning Code. No specific rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee will approve the August 19 minutes, set the October 28 meeting date, and discuss several project updates. Items include a zoning code rewrite, a new sign code, a council work session, the TDEC MS4 stormwater report, the LPD animal control building, Don Fox Park grant projects, beautification efforts, and the Safe Streets 4 All program.

• Zoning Code Rewrite
• Sign Code
• TDEC MS4 Annual Stormwater Report
• LPD Animal Control Building
• TDEC Don Fox Park Grant Projects

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved the 8/19/25 meeting minutes unanimously. It awarded a $3.5 million contract to Stockton Building Corp for the new Lebanon Police Department Animal Services and Codes Facility. The committee also approved additional funds to convert the Don Fox Park splash pad to a recirculating system and authorized advertising for bids on the Square Northwest Quadrant Park renovation (estimated $400‑$450 k).

• Approved 8/19/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $3.5M contract to Stockton Building Corp for LPD Animal Control Building
• Approved additional funds to change Don Fox Park splash pad to recirculating system
• Authorized advertising for bids on Square Northwest Quadrant Park renovation ($400k‑$450k)
• Set PIC October meeting for 10/28/25 at 3:30 p.m.
• Scheduled pre‑construction meeting with contractor Tim Stockton next week

Planning Commission

The Lebanon Regional Planning Commission will review several land‑use requests, including final plat approval for the 123‑lot Barton Village Phase 2 subdivision and preliminary plat approval for the 124‑lot Lynwood Subdivision. New business includes final plat approval for a 3‑lot Burdock Commons subdivision, site‑plan approvals for Cainsville @ Eastland and Cedartree Summit non‑residential projects, and two right‑of‑way abandonment requests for E Lester Ave and a segment of Rogers Avenue. The staff also proposes two zoning code amendments concerning signage and outdoor lighting.

• Final plat approval for Barton Village Phase 2 (123 lots, ~40.36 acres) on Bartons Creek Road, RS6 zone, Ward 3
• Preliminary plat approval for Lynwood Subdivision (124 lots, ~62.38 acres) at 811 Hartsville Pike, RR/RD9/RS12 zones, Ward 2
• Right‑of‑way abandonment approval for the entirety of E Lester Ave (~0.56 acres), Ward 2
• Site‑plan approval request for Cainsville @ Eastland (non‑residential, ~8.35 acres) on Cainsville Road, IP zone, Ward 3
• Zoning code amendment 14.809 to update outdoor lighting requirements

The commission approved several final and preliminary plats, site plans, right‑of‑way abandonments, and two zoning code amendments. All approvals passed unanimously (10‑0) except the Cainsville @ Eastland site plan with variances, which passed 7‑3. Items moved from the consent agenda were considered under new business and approved accordingly.

• Approved final plat for Barton Village Phase 2 Single‑Family (10‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lynwood Subdivision (10‑0)
• Approved final plat for Burdock Commons (10‑0)
• Approved site plan with variances for Cainsville @ Eastland (7‑3)
• Approved site plan with driveway‑width variance for Cedartree Summit (10‑0)
• Approved right‑of‑way abandonment for E Lester Ave (10‑0)
• Approved zoning code amendment 14.813 Signage (10‑0)
• Approved zoning code amendment 14.809 Outdoor Lighting (10‑0)

City Council

The Lebanon City Council will vote on several ordinances, including the approval of bids and a contract for the Police Department Animal Services and Codes Facility (Project CL25011) with a related budget amendment. It will also consider rezoning requests for 1661 SE Tater Peeler Road and 2898 Hickory Ridge Road, and budget amendments for the municipal airport, fire equipment, and utility projects. Additional items include updates to retiree benefits, waste‑water plant repairs, and a park renovation advertising bid.

• Ordinance 25-7277 – approve bids and contract for Lebanon Police Department Animal Services and Codes Facility (Project CL25011) and related budget amendment
• Ordinance 25-7253 – rezoning 1661 SE Tater Peeler Road from Rural Residential to Light Industrial (Ward 3)
• Ordinance 25-7254 – rezoning 2898 Hickory Ridge Road from Rural Residential to Medium Density Single Family Residential (Ward 4)
• Ordinance 25-7281 – budget amendment for Lebanon Municipal Airport financial plan and economic assessment
• Ordinance 25-7291 – purchase of a replacement ladder truck and heavy rescue truck with related budget amendment

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve the $1.7 million Northwest Terminal Apron project, with the city’s share of about $113,000. The commission also revisited and re‑approved the meeting agenda and added a request to allow a secure walk‑through gate at 620 Franklin Rd to the agenda. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Re‑approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Added secure walk‑through gate request (620 Franklin Rd) to agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Northwest Terminal Apron project funding and bids (unanimous)
• Removed soccer field conceptual layout from next meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Removed TDOTA fair‑market hangar rates item from next meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Removed future airport funding options item from next meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss several local projects. The meeting focuses on specific park improvements and street grants.

• Square Park
• Don Fox Splash Pad
• Peyton Road
• Safe Street 4 All grant

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda items, including four development requests, with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved site plans for Cumberland University dorms, the Gannon Office Building (with a payment in lieu of sidewalks), and a dumpster‑screening variance for Cedar Street Townhomes, each by 8‑0. The Holiday Hotel shed site plan was denied 8‑0, while the Walker Estates and The Cubes at Sparta Pike preliminary plats were deferred after motions were withdrawn. Finally, a package of future land‑use plan, specific‑plan, overlay amendments, and rezoning was approved 8‑0 for submission to the City Council.

• Approved consent agenda items (4 development requests) (8-0)
• Approved Cumberland University dorm site plan (8-0)
• Approved CAMG Gannon Office Building site plan with payment in lieu of sidewalks (8-0)
• Denied Holiday Hotel shed site plan (8-0)
• Approved Cedar Street Townhomes dumpster‑screening variance (8-0)
• Approved future land‑use plan, SP, overlay amendments and rezoning (8-0)
• Deferred Walker Estates preliminary plat after motion withdrawn
• Deferred The Cubes at Sparta Pike preliminary plat after motion withdrawn

Airport Commission

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee approved the regular meeting minutes from July 28, 2025. No other actions were approved; the committee discussed financial reports, lease negotiations for Lot 4, and upcoming agenda items.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The Public Infrastructure Committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. A part‑time, 18‑hour‑per‑week sanitation position for Town Square was approved to help keep dumpsters and carts emptied. The committee also heard a presentation on recent odor‑reduction projects at the wastewater treatment plant, but no action was taken on that item.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 18‑hour/week part‑time sanitation position for Town Square

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to decide on several rezoning requests and municipal code amendments. The agenda includes multiple second readings for infrastructure projects and first readings for various department budget amendments.

• Rezoning of 6.5 acres at 522 Hartmann Drive from CS to a Text Specific Plan
• Proposed rate increase for cemetery grave site interment rights
• Adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
• Proposed modifications to fees for Building Inspection and Planning Departments
• Rezoning of 208 East Main Street from CS to Commercial Downtown District

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. The Commission also unanimously accepted Mr. McNabb’s letter of intent for a corporate aircraft hangar on West Side Lot 4, authorized negotiations for a land lease, and approved his architect to begin design work. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted Mr. McNabb’s letter of intent, began lease negotiations, and approved architect design start (unanimously)

Airport Commission

The Lebanon Municipal Airport Commission held a work session on July 30, 2025. The agenda was approved unanimously. The commission discussed a runway extension, funding options, and a financial‑business plan from RAWA, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those items.

• Agenda approved unanimously

Airport Commission

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its June 30, 2025 regular meeting after a motion was made and seconded. No other formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the July 28, 2025 session. The committee discussed operational topics but did not make any decisions on them.

• Approved 6/30/25 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The committee approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It set the next public infrastructure committee meeting for August 19, 2025. The committee voted to recommend that City Council approve the proposed building permit fee schedule, and the motion carried.

• Approved 6/24/25 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Set August public infrastructure committee meeting for 8/19/25
• Recommended City Council approve proposed building permit fee schedule (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved three consent‑agenda items. It approved Exeter 109 Lebanon LLC’s industrial site plan with conditions after an amendment, passing 8‑1. It also approved LGI Homes’ Hickory Knoll amenities center site plan and rezoning requests for Sidney Turnage and Lee Clark, each by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (Reserve at Maple Grove, 12 Stones, Don Fox Park Splash Pad) – 9-0
• Approved Exeter 109 Lebanon LLC industrial site plan subject to sidewalks and foundation plantings – 8-1 (after amendment)
• Approved LGI Homes Hickory Knoll Amenities Center site plan – 9-0
• Approved rezoning of 1661 SE Tater Peeler Road (RR to IL) for Sidney Turnage – 9-0
• Approved rezoning of 2898 Hickory Ridge Road (RR to RS9) for Lee Clark – 9-0
• Approved June 24, 2025 Planning Commission minutes – motion carried
• Approved July 15, 2025 Preliminary Planning Commission minutes – motion carried

Industrial Development Board

Sean Dozier moved to approve the proposed partial funding allocations, and Will Hager seconded the motion. The board approved the allocations of $30,000 to Hatton’s, $10,000 to Poppies Boutique, and $10,000 to CRV Group Inc. The board will develop work acceptance agreements and prepare a presentation for the city council.

• Approved $30,000 partial grant to Hatton’s
• Approved $10,000 partial grant to Poppies Boutique
• Approved $10,000 partial grant to CRV Group Inc.

Airport Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda with the revisions requested by Vice Chairman Cragwall, passing the motion unanimously. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a discussion of the Barton Village development and related zoning issues, but no formal actions or votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved agenda with revisions (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 regular meeting. No other motions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and discussion.

• Approved May 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the City’s lease recommendations for Volar, changing the monthly lease rate to $4,000 instead of $4,200. The recommendation also includes increasing Volar’s minor upkeep cost from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. The subcommittee will place the recommendation on the agenda for the July 3 Airport Commission meeting and the July 15 City Council meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Comm. Baugh motioned to recommend approval of City lease recommendations with $4,000 monthly rate – approved unanimously
• Comm. Gentry seconded the motion – approved
• Mr. Baldwin confirmed support for the motion – noted
• Recommendation to raise Volar’s minor upkeep cost to $2,000 per year – included in approved recommendation
• All attendees voted aye on the recommendation – unanimous approval
• Subcommittee will place the recommendation on the agenda for the 7/3 Airport Commission meeting
• Subcommittee will place the recommendation on the agenda for the 7/15 City Council meeting
• No AC subcommittee meeting was scheduled – noted

Public Infrastructure Committee

The committee voted to recommend new building permit fees to City Council. The recommended rates are $0.85 per square foot for residential permits and tiered commercial/industrial rates of $0.50, $0.45, and $0.40 per square foot based on building size. The re‑inspection fee was set at $250, with a 48‑hour stop‑work order after the third failed re‑inspection. The motion was made by Councilor Morehead, seconded by Councilor Burdine, and the motion carried.

• Approved 4/22/25 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 5/27/25 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Set July 22, 2025 meeting for 3:30 p.m.
• Recommended residential permit fee of $0.85 per sq ft (motion carried)
• Recommended commercial/industrial permit fees: $0.50 per sq ft ≤50,000 sf, $0.45 per sq ft 50,001‑100,000 sf, $0.40 per sq ft ≥100,001 sf (motion carried)
• Recommended re‑inspection fee of $250 and 48‑hour stop‑work after third failed re‑inspection (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included final plat approvals for Waverly Phase 12A, Waverly Phase 12B, Barton Village Phase 3B, Stratford Station Phase 3, and a CSR Building addition (8‑0). It also approved the preliminary and final plat for the Lebanon Commerce Center, contingent on a water line design (8‑0), and approved several rezoning and Future Land Use Plan amendments, each with an 8‑0 vote. Minutes from the May 27 and June 17 meetings were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items: final plat approvals for Waverly Phase 12A, Waverly Phase 12B, Barton Village Phase 3B, Stratford Station Phase 3, and CSR Building addition (8-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Lebanon Commerce Center, subject to water line design (8-0)
• Approved final plat for Stream Central Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Future Land Use Plan and rezoning for 5.01‑acre Murfreesboro Road property (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 522 Hartmann Drive area to 522 Hartmann Drive Text SP (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 208 E Main Street to CD (8-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 17, 2025 Preliminary Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and both sets of May 1, 2025 minutes. A motion was carried to add John Skittone to position #47 on the T‑Hangar wait list. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 5/1/25 work session minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 5/1/25 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Added John Skittone to T‑Hangar wait list position #47 (motion carried)

Airport Commission

A quorum was established after member John Gentry arrived, allowing the commission to hear a presentation by aviation consultant R.A. Wiedemann & Associates. The consultant outlined revenue models, potential runway‑extension impacts, and cost estimates for various study components. The commission discussed the information but did not vote on or approve any action.

Airport Commission

The subcommittee approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed the corporate lease with Volar, maintenance costs, the Veeder‑Root fuel system, and possible lease rate adjustments, but no formal lease actions were adopted. The group also scheduled the next subcommittee meeting for June 25, 2025.

• Approved 5/1/25 subcommittee meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Scheduled next subcommittee meeting for 6/25 at 10:00 a.m.

Airport Commission

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee approved a motion recommending that the Airport Commission and City Council approve the t‑hangar rate increases proposed by Councilor Phil Morehead for 2026‑2029. The motion was made, seconded, and carried. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approved recommendation for AC and CC approval of t‑hangar rate increases (motion carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Public Infrastructure Committee

The committee reviewed updates on sanitation, wastewater treatment, sewer collection, water distribution, and gas projects. Members discussed implementing a 2.5% credit‑card surcharge for developer payments, but no vote or approval was recorded. The meeting noted pending City Council approval for a change order on a clarifier valve. No decisions were formally adopted.

Planning Commission

The Lebanon Planning Commission approved several development site plans, a rezoning request, and a zoning‑code amendment. Site plans for Lebanon Commerce Center, Nashville Display Expansion, South Maple Cottages, and Powell & Meadows were each approved, with the latter passing by a 5‑4 vote. The rezoning of 350 Laine Road from RR to RS9 was approved unanimously, and a new definition for Data Centers was added to the zoning code.

• Approved Lebanon Commerce Center site plan, contingent on preliminary plat (9-0)
• Approved Nashville Display Expansion site plan with driveway width variance (9-0)
• Approved South Maple Cottages site plan with parking screening variance (9-0)
• Approved Powell & Meadows project meeting code (5-4)
• Approved rezoning of 350 Laine Road from RR to RS9 (9-0)
• Approved zoning code amendment defining Data Center and Computer/Data Processing Services (motion carried)
• Approved April 22, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 20, 2025 Preliminary Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to defer the Certificate of Appropriateness request for 115 South Cumberland Street (Case 25‑08). It also voted 7‑0 to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for a new wood privacy fence at 127 Greenlawn Drive (Case 25‑09).

• Deferral of COA for 115 South Cumberland St (Case 25‑08) – motion carried 7‑0
• Approval of COA for new wood privacy fence at 127 Greenlawn Dr (Case 25‑09) – motion carried 7‑0
• Adjournment of meeting – motion carried

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission voted 5-0 to combine Cases 25-02 and 25-03 into a single case. It then approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the nailer, brick repointing and stucco finish at 117 East Main Street (Case 25-04) and for the work at 115 East Main Street (Case 25-05). Both approvals were recorded as "Approved" on the commission’s COA forms. The meeting adjourned at 2:26 PM.

• Combined Cases 25-02 and 25-03 into one case (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 117 East Main St (Case 25-04)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 East Main St (Case 25-05)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission approved the minutes from the April 3 work session and regular meeting. It carried a motion to recommend contacting R.A. Wiedemann & Associates to assist with planning future airport expansion and funding. The commission also added two new applicants to the t‑hangar wait list and implemented eleven late fees.

• Approved 4/3/25 work session minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 4/3/25 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Motion to recommend talking to R.A. Wiedemann & Associates for expansion planning (motion carried)
• Added Roger “Dale” Laws to t‑hangar wait list position #45 (motion carried)
• Added Brannon Goodwin to t‑hangar wait list position #46 (motion carried)
• Implemented eleven t‑hangar late fees (decision enacted)

Airport Commission

The commission reviewed the current VOLAR lease and examined several proposals for longer‑term agreements, including 10‑year and 20‑year options with varying rent increases. Members also debated maintenance responsibilities and the relocation of the Veeder‑Root fuel system. No vote, approval, or formal recommendation was recorded.

Airport Commission

The work session reviewed future funding options, including TDOT's plan to shorten the runway and possible runway extension alternatives. Recommendations for increasing t‑hangar rates were presented, and ideas for securing state and federal funding were discussed. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the March 25 and April 15 planning‑commission minutes. It unanimously approved seven final‑plat requests on the consent agenda. It also approved five new‑business items, including site‑plan approvals with variances and a zoning‑code amendment introducing a Hybrid SP application type.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 15, 2025 Preliminary Planning Commission minutes (motion carried)
• Approved final plat for seven subdivisions on consent agenda (10‑0)
• Approved Cedar Creek Warehouse site plan with block‑perimeter variance (10‑0)
• Approved The Plaza at Five Oaks site plan (10‑0)
• Approved Hartmann Shops site plan with build‑to line variance (10‑0)
• Approved Lennar Homes amendment to Billington Specific Plan (10‑0)
• Approved zoning‑code amendment adding Hybrid SP application type (10‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted an amendment to the Historic District Design Guidelines that prohibits new murals, passing the motion 6‑0. It also approved emergency repairs, brick repointing, and placement of a temporary nailer on 117 and 115 East Main Street (6‑0). Additional approvals included signage at 104 South College Street and a storage shed at 214 East Spring Street, each passing 6‑0. The March 11, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Amend Historic District Design Guidelines to prohibit new murals – approved 6‑0
• Emergency repair, removal of architectural structure, brick repointing and nailer placement at 117 & 115 East Main St. – approved 6‑0
• Signage at 104 South College St. approved subject to sign administrator – approved 6‑0
• Accessory storage shed at 214 East Spring St. approved – approved 6‑0
• March 11, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes approved – motion carried

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission voted to recommend City Council approve Concept Drawing 1, relabeled as “Future Commercial Development,” for inclusion in the Airport Layout Plan. The commission also voted to recommend extending VOLAR’s lease by up to 180 days. The minutes from the March 13 meeting were approved.

• Recommended City Council approval of adding Concept Drawing 1 (Future Commercial Development) to the Airport Layout Plan – motion carried
• Recommended City Council approval of extending VOLAR’s lease up to 180 days (from 5/31/25) – motion carried
• Approved the March 13, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes – motion carried

Industrial Development Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 10 and July 24, 2024 meetings unanimously. It established May 1, 2025 as the due date for the Local Grant Initiative Application, with a review scheduled for June 2025. The next board meeting was scheduled for June 2025, with the exact date to be determined.

• Approved minutes for April 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Set Local Grant Initiative Application due date May 1, 2025
• Scheduled next board meeting for June 2025 (date TBD)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the site plan for Target Lebanon, a 14.1‑acre commercial project on Willard Hagan Drive, with nine requested variances. It also approved preliminary plats for Oaks Pointe and Barton Village Phase 8, and clarified the Village Square site plan to follow staff recommendations. The February 25, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Approved Target Lebanon site plan with nine variances (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Oaks Pointe with block‑length and cul‑de‑sac variances (5-2)
• Approved preliminary plat for Barton Village Phase 8 meeting code (7-0)
• Approved clarification of Village Square site plan to be consistent with staff recommendations (7-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 planning commission minutes (motion carried)
• Denied future land‑use plan amendment and rezoning request for 1635 Highway 109 N (staff recommended denial; no commission vote recorded)