Wilson County public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Commission will discuss resolutions to amend zoning regulations regarding accessory detached dwelling units, structure heights, and permissible commercial and industrial uses. The body will also consider several rezoning requests and site plans for residential and industrial developments.

• Proposed zoning amendments for accessory detached dwelling units, limiting them to one per property with a maximum size of 1,000 square feet
• Rezoning request for 7.86 acres at 4560 Benders Ferry Rd from Agricultural (A-1) to Rural Residential (R-1)
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning request for 2.83 acres at McCrary Rd from Rural Residential (R-1) to Highway Commercial (C-3)
• Site plans for Thompson Industrial Buildings 1 and 2 at 3994 and 4000 Murfreesboro Rd
• Preliminary site plans for Brookshire Reserve (75 lots) and Cedar Hollow (54 lots)

The Wilson County Planning Commission denied the rezoning of a 7.86‑acre property at 4560 Benders Ferry Rd from agricultural to rural residential. It approved a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning of a 2.83‑acre property to highway commercial. Several site‑plan applications and zoning amendments were also approved, while one amendment on permissible uses was tabled.

• Denied rezoning of 4560 Benders Ferry Rd (A‑1 to R‑1) – all voting aye
• Approved rezoning of Derrell Cagle property (R‑1 to C‑3) – all voting aye
• Approved Thompson Industrial Building 1 site plan – all voting aye
• Approved Thompson Industrial Building 2 site plan – all voting aye
• Approved Highland Ridge Phase 3‑A site plan – all voting aye
• Approved Brookshire Reserve preliminary plan 7‑1 vote (Renfro voted no)
• Approved amendment to accessory detached dwelling unit definition – all voting aye
• Tabled amendment on permissible uses in C‑2/C‑3 districts – all voting aye

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Dec 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Room, Lebanon, TN. The board will hear public comment on five cases involving variances and a short‑term‑rental request. Decisions will address height and setback variances for accessory structures, a front‑yard setback variance, a side‑yard and front‑yard variance, and a request to increase the number of lots in a gated‑community development.

• Case 4363: Variance to allow a 33‑ft accessory structure at 550 Burnt House Road (A‑1) exceeding the 22‑ft height limit.
• Case 4364: Request for approval of a short‑term rental (Bed and Breakfast) at 2674 Quarry Road (R‑1) with caretaker contact requirements.
• Case 4365: Variance of 19 ft from the 30‑ft front‑yard setback for a carport at 296 Riverview Road (A‑1).
• Case 4366: Variance of 9 ft side‑yard and 2 ft front‑yard setbacks for an addition at 533 Westport Drive (R‑1).
• Case 4367: Variance of 25 lots to exceed the 50‑lot limit for a gated community at 3495 Hartsville Pike (R‑1).

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four variance requests: an accessory‑structure height variance at 550 Burnt House Road, a short‑term rental permit at 2674 Quarry Road for one year with a four‑guest limit, a front‑yard setback variance at 296 Riverview Road, and side‑yard/front‑yard setbacks at 533 Westport Drive. The board denied a request to increase a gated‑community from 50 to 75 lots at 3495 Hartsville Pike by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved 33‑ft accessory‑structure height variance at 550 Burnt House Rd (unanimous)
• Approved short‑term rental at 2674 Quarry Rd for one year, max 4 guests (unanimous)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance at 296 Riverview Rd (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard and front‑yard setback variances at 533 Westport Dr (unanimous)
• Denied gated‑community lot variance at 3495 Hartsville Pike (3-2 vote)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will adopt its agenda and consider several resolutions, including naming the Sparta Pike bridge the Ray Donald Fleming Memorial Bridge and honoring Linn Yeager of Rehab 23. A public hearing will address a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning request for a 3.98‑acre property on McCrary Road, changing it from Rural Residential (R‑1) to Planned Commercial (C‑2). Additional items include a one‑time Board of Education budget amendment, a directive to dismiss a county appeal, and appropriations for opioid settlement and capital projects.

• Rezoning of 3.98 acres at 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd from R‑1 to C‑2 Planned Commercial use
• Resolution to name Sparta Pike bridge over Spring Creek the Ray Donald Fleming Memorial Bridge
• Resolution honoring Linn Yeager of Rehab 23 for dedicated service
• One‑time Wilson County Board of Education budget amendment for FY 2026‑06
• Additional appropriation from the General Fund for opioid settlement to various organizations

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to amend the Planned Unit Development Overlay District provisions of the county zoning ordinance. Commissioners will review several land‑use plan amendment and rezoning applications, including a 31.57‑acre request to change from Agricultural (A‑1) to Planned Commercial (C‑4) at 2308 and 2450 Gwynn Road, and a 10.46‑acre request to change from Agricultural (A‑1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C‑1) at 4881 Murfreesboro Road. The agenda also includes presentation of multiple site plans and plats for affirmation covering lots such as the Enbridge Smokers Shed at 7555 Franklin Road and the Sunset Harbor subdivision on Hidden Harbour Drive.

• Resolution to amend Planned Unit Development Overlay District in the Wilson County Zoning Ordinance (Article 5.5)
• Land‑use plan amendment & rezoning of 31.57 acres at 2308 & 2450 Gwynn Rd from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑4 Planned Commercial (Panattoni Development)
• Land‑use plan amendment & rezoning of 10.46 acres at 4881 Murfreesboro Rd from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial (Goddard Construction)
• Site plan approval for Enbridge Smokers Shed, 1 lot at 7555 Franklin Rd, zoned A‑1
• Final approval of Sunset Harbor subdivision, 16 lots on Hidden Harbour Dr, zoned R‑1

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved the 2026 calendar and two major land‑use amendments, including rezoning a 31.57‑acre Gwynn Rd property to C‑4 commercial and rezoning a 10.46‑acre Murfreesboro Rd property to C‑1 commercial (7‑1 vote). The commission also approved reimbursement of $1,200 to the Murfreesboro applicant, adopted several site and sketch plans, and gave a positive recommendation for a Planned Unit Development overlay amendment to the County Commission.

• Approved 2026 calendar (motion Weathers, second Nokes, all aye)
• Approved rezoning of 2308 & 2450 Gwynn Rd (31.57 acres) from A‑1 to C‑4 (motion Weathers, second Nokes, all aye)
• Approved rezoning of 4881 Murfreesboro Rd (10.46 acres) from A‑1 to C‑1 (7‑1 vote, Renfro no)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,200 to applicant (motion Ashe, second Turner, all aye)
• Approved Enbridge Smokers Shed site plan (motion Nokes, second Renfro, all aye)
• Approved 840 Logistics Park Phase 2 site plan (motion Renfro, second Ashe, all aye)
• Approved Harkreader Road sketch plan (motion Weathers, second Ashe, all aye)
• Recommended PUD overlay amendment to County Commission (motion Jones, second Nokes, all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review multiple requests for zoning variances and land-use approvals. Decisions will focus on property setbacks, structure height limits, and permissible uses for residential and agricultural properties.

• Case 4348: Request for an additional 8-foot west side yard setback variance at 5885 Franklin Road
• Case 4349: Request for a variance from paving requirements at 6060 Highway 109 North
• Case 4353: Request for warehouse/storage use and a variance for a 10,000 square foot accessory structure at 3890 East Division Street
• Case 4354: Renewal request to use 7040 Murfreesboro Road for The Haunted Woods
• Case 4355: Request for a front yard setback variance and a 97-square-foot variance to create a detached accessory dwelling unit at 8184 Carthage Highway

The board approved several variances, including a 10‑foot side‑yard variance for a mobile home at 5885 Franklin Road and a 16‑foot front‑yard variance for a deck at 101 Apple Valley Road. It denied a paving variance for 6060 Highway 109 North and a warehouse/storage use request at 3890 East Division Street. The renewal of The Haunted Woods at 7040 Murfreesboro Road was approved through November 2030.

• Approved 10‑ft side‑yard variance for 5885 Franklin Road (unanimous)
• Denied paving variance for 6060 Highway 109 North (unanimous)
• Approved variances for back deck at 101 Apple Valley Road (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard variances for patio at 1012 Bending Chestnut Drive (unanimous)
• Denied height variance for 597 Walnut Grove Road (unanimous)
• Denied warehouse/storage use and 8,000‑sq‑ft accessory variance at 3890 East Division Street (4‑1)
• Approved renewal of The Haunted Woods at 7040 Murfreesboro Road through Nov 2030 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will convene to adopt the agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting. The body will consider a public hearing for a zoning amendment and a series of resolutions regarding financial appropriations and bond authorizations.

• Public hearing for Lane Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 4.66 acres at 3503 Murfreesboro Road
• Resolution 25-11-13 Amending Lot Size & Allowable Use Criterion Within Agricultural & Residential Zones
• Resolution 25-11-9 Authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds ($37,655,000.00)
• Resolution 25-11-10 Authorizing County District School Refunding Bonds ($48,375,000.00)
• Resolution 25-11-1 Approving Medical Provider Agreement with Family Medical Community Healthcare, PLLC

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider three rezoning requests and several fund appropriations. The meeting follows a Steering Committee session where representatives from the Wilson County Water Authority addressed wastewater system concerns.

• Rezoning of 5.01 acres on Murfreesboro Road from Agricultural to Highway Commercial
• Rezoning of 3.76 acres at 9303 Stewarts Ferry Pike from Agricultural to Interchange Commercial PUD
• Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning of 11 acres at 4881 Murfreesboro Rd to Highway Commercial
• Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with TDOT for $20,000.00
• Proposed increase in Mineral Severance Tax and modification of Litigation Taxes

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to amend lot size and allowable use criteria within the agricultural and residential zone districts of the county zoning resolution. The commission will also review two land‑use plan amendment applications: one by Steven Yarborough for 3744 Murfreesboro Rd (11.58 acres) and another by Jim Lukens for 2356 & 2416 McCrary Rd (17.97 acres). Several site plans and plats for affirmation will be presented for discussion.

• Resolution amending lot size and allowable use criteria in the zoning resolution (affects A2, A1, R‑1, R‑2 districts)
• Steven Yarborough application to rezone 3744 Murfreesboro Rd from A‑1 Agricultural to C‑3 PUD (11.58 acres)
• Jim Lukens (Ware Malcomb, Inc.) application to rezone 2356 & 2416 McCrary Rd from R‑1 Rural Residential to C‑4 Planned Commercial (17.97 acres)
• Site Plan – BJ’s Trailers LED Sign, 5940 Hwy 109 N, 1 lot, zoned C‑1
• Plat affirmation – Jordan Fleming Property, Riverview Rd, 2 lots, zoned A‑1

The commission voted 5‑4 to adopt a resolution amending lot‑size requirements, recommending that the A‑1 agricultural zone be reduced to 60,000 sq ft. It also approved a land‑use plan amendment for the Lukens property (10‑1) and denied the Yarborough land‑use amendment. Several site and subdivision plans were approved, including the BJ’s Trailers LED sign and the Cedar Hall preliminary plan.

• Approved lot‑size amendment reducing A‑1 to 60,000 sq ft (5‑4)
• Approved Lukens land‑use plan amendment (10‑1)
• Denied Yarborough land‑use amendment (unanimous aye)
• Approved BJ’s Trailers LED sign site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Cedar Hall Subdivision preliminary plan (unanimous)
• Denied Mira Bella sketch plan (10‑1)
• Approved Helenwood Subdivision sketch plan (8‑3)
• Approved Goodrich Subdivision sketch plan (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 16, 2025 to hear public comment on several zoning cases. One case is a request by Theodore Bunting to permit a short‑term rental (Bed & Breakfast) on a 10.87‑acre A‑1 parcel at 2101 Linwood Road. Additional items are variances for accessory‑structure height, front and side setbacks, lot‑width and lot‑size, and rear‑yard setbacks on various agricultural and residential properties. The Board will decide whether to grant each variance according to the referenced zoning ordinance sections.

• Short‑term rental (Bed & Breakfast) request – 2101 Linwood Road, 10.87 ac, A‑1 zone
• Height variance – accessory structure to 25 ft at 145 Karen Drive, A‑1 zone
• Setback, lot‑width and lot‑size variances for 1330 Vesta Road, A‑1 zone
• Rear‑yard setback variance for pool at 608 Cooks Hill Road, A‑1 zone
• Side‑yard and lot‑width variances for garage deck at 1002 Shadow Lane, R‑1 zone

The board kept the same officers for another year and approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted a short‑term rental permit for 2101 Linwood Road with a six‑guest limit, and approved several variance requests for accessory structures, setbacks, and lot dimensions across four properties.

• Retained Chairman Rusty Thompson, Vice Chair Perry Neal, and Secretary Howard Blaydes – unanimous vote
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous with Chairman Thompson abstaining
• Approved short‑term rental request at 2101 Linwood Road (limit six guests, not an event center) – unanimous
• Approved 25‑ft accessory structure variance at 145 Karen Drive – 4‑1 vote
• Approved multiple setback and lot‑size variances for 1330 Vesta Road – unanimous
• Approved rear‑yard variance for pool at 608 Cooks Hill Road – unanimous
• Approved 25‑ft accessory structure variance at 19 Harbor Drive – 3‑2 vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the August 22 meeting and consider several land‑use applications. Items include a request by Hillwood Investment Properties to rezone five adjacent parcels (81.9 acres) to C‑4, rezoning proposals for properties on Murfreesboro Rd and Stewarts Ferry Pike, and a series of site‑plan and plat approvals.

• Hillwood Investment Properties request C‑4 zoning for 5 parcels totaling 81.9 acres on Tax Map 158 (Parcels 3.00, 4.00, 26.00 and two others).
• David Usry seeks a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning from A‑1 to C‑3 for a 4.66‑acre parcel at 3503 Murfreesboro Rd (Parcel 35.14, Tax Map 114).
• Byron Gill (RMA PLLC) seeks a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning from A‑1 to C‑5 PUD for a 3.76‑acre parcel at 9303 Stewarts Ferry Pike (Parcel 64.01, Tax Map 116).
• Jams Investment Group proposes a new sign plan for lot 033/045.00 at 5780 Hwy 109, zoned C‑3.
• Plat amendment for The Reserve at Horn Springs Lot 27 at 1225 Ben Forkum Drive (lot 035I/A/022.00), zoned R‑1.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear public comment on multiple cases, including renewals of short‑term rental permits for three properties on Benders Ferry Road. Additional items include a side‑yard setback variance at 158 Karen Drive, a short‑term rental request for two units at 1325 Tate Lane, a variance for a large HVAC/plumbing accessory structure at 8385 Murfreesboro Road, and a short‑term rental variance request for 604 Gay Winds Drive that was previously denied.

• Case 4326: renewal of short‑term rental at 3650 Benders Ferry Road (approx. 24,700 sq ft, A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4327: renewal of short‑term rental at 3684A Benders Ferry Road (approx. 24,900 sq ft, A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4328: renewal of short‑term rental at 3684B Benders Ferry Road (approx. 24,900 sq ft, A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4329: 9‑ft side‑yard setback variance for shed at 158 Karen Drive, Verona Hills (A‑1 Agricultural)
• Case 4331: variance for 9,200 sq ft HVAC and plumbing accessory structure at 8385 Murfreesboro Road (A‑1 Agricultural)

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Education will consider Budget Amendment 2026-03 for the General Purpose School Fund. The amendment proposes additional funding for high‑school graduation costs, a full‑time registered nurse position, food‑supply purchases, classroom snack supplies, a Vanderbilt trainer contract, and other contracted services. It also reallocates funds from the Voluntary Pre‑K program to food supplies and earmarks money for non‑instructional coaches' TSSAA assessment fees.

• Add $25,000 for high‑school graduation costs
• Add $65,000 for a full‑time RN position
• Reallocate $2,000 from Voluntary Pre‑K to food supplies
• Add $100,000 for classroom snack supplies
• Add $49,900 for a Vanderbilt trainer contract

County Commissioners

The Wilson County Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing on a land‑use plan amendment and rezoning of 3410 McCrary Rd from Rural Residential (R‑1) to Highway Commercial (C‑3 PUD). They will also act on several budget line‑item transfers, including a $3,500 reduction for office supplies in the Trustee fund and a $500 reduction for maintenance in the Health Department. Additional items include various appropriations and a special recognition.

• Public hearing: McCrary IOS Ventures request to rezone 3410 McCrary Rd (5.01 acres) from R‑1 to C‑3 PUD
• Line‑item transfer in Trustee fund: decrease Office Supplies by $3,500
• Line‑item transfer in Health Department: decrease Maintenance and Repairs by $500
• Appropriation from the General Fund to the County Clerk Vehicle Insurance Reserve (amount not specified)
• Appropriation from the Capital Projects Fund to the Election Commission (amount not specified)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a resolution to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District, specifically regarding minimum acreage requirements. The body will also review several rezoning applications, site plans, and plats for affirmation.

• Proposed PUD acreage changes: Commercial/Industrial minimum from 15 to 10 acres, Residential from 100 to 30 acres, and Mixed Use from 100 to 35 acres
• Rezoning request for 4881 Murfreesboro Rd from Agricultural (A-1) to Highway Commercial (C-3)
• Rezoning request for 81.9 acres (including parcels on Tax Map 158) to C-4 zoning
• Site plan reviews for Martin Marietta Quarry, Jay-Ton, Calvary Baptist Church, and TowerCo Gladeville
• Plats for affirmation for properties on Woods Ferry Rd, Academy Rd, Northern Rd, Chicken Rd, Stone Brook Dr, and Franklin Rd

The Planning Commission approved a land use plan amendment and rezoning for the 11‑acre property at 4881 Murfreesboro Rd (8‑2 vote). It deferred a Hillwood C‑4 rezoning request to the September 19 meeting and postponed a PUD overlay amendment resolution to November 21. Four site plans—Martin Marietta Quarry, Jay‑Ton, Calvary Baptist Church, and TowerCo Gladeville—were each approved unanimously. Officers were re‑elected, keeping the existing slate.

• Approved land use plan amendment and rezoning of 4881 Murfreesboro Rd (8-2)
• Deferred Hillwood Investment Properties C‑4 rezoning request to Sep 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Marietta Quarry site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Jay‑Ton site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Calvary Baptist Church site plan (unanimous)
• Approved TowerCo Gladeville site plan (unanimous)
• Deferred PUD overlay amendment resolution to Nov 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re‑elected officers, retaining current slate (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approved every variance and use request presented at the August 21, 2025 meeting. Approvals covered accessory‑structure setbacks, height variances, a dog‑kennel use, and a church use, with unanimous votes except one case where a denial motion failed and the variance was still approved. No requests were denied.

• Approved Ronald Baltz variance for accessory structures (unanimous)
• Approved Patricia Fleming variance for pool placement (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Hale dog‑kennel use and variance (Crockett aye; Neal & Manning no)
• Approved Robert Smith accessory dwelling unit variance (unanimous)
• Approved Jamey Burris front and rear yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved Aleisha Settles accessory dwelling unit size and height variance (unanimous)
• Approved Paul Moody accessory structure height variance (unanimous)
• Approved Janet Miah church use (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider land use amendments and rezonings for two properties on McCrary Road. The meeting also includes several budget appropriations for the Sheriff's Department, Juvenile Services, and the Circuit Court, as well as changes to the Adequate Facilities Tax.

• Rezone 3410 McCrary Rd (5.01 acres) from Rural Residential to Highway Commercial PUD
• Rezone 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd (3.98 acres) from Rural Residential to Planned Commercial Use Development
• Resolution 25-8-11 to increase the Adequate Facilities Tax for new commercial and/or industrial development
• Appropriations from the General Fund to the Sheriff's Dept, Juvenile Services, Finance, and Circuit Court
• Contract amendment with Axon (Resolution 25-8-4)

Planning Commission

The commission approved four site plans—Aldi Warehouse parking expansion, SELCAT Training Facility, Willow Landing Phase 5, and the Kevin Burke Property—subject to staff recommendations. It also affirmed four subdivision plats on Poplar Hill Road, Greenwood Road, Hidden Ridge Circle, and Central Pike, subject to staff recommendations and required compliance. The minutes from the June 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Weathers, second Ashe, all aye)
• Approved Aldi Warehouse parking expansion site plan (motion Nokes, second Renfro, all aye)
• Approved SELCAT Training Facility site plan (motion Renfro, second Thompson, all aye)
• Approved Willow Landing Phase 5 site plan, adjusted to 33 lots (motion Thompson, second Weathers, all aye)
• Approved Kevin Burke Property site plan (motion Weathers, second Nokes; Renfro, Thompson, Nicholson voted no)
• Affirmed four subdivision plats (Poplar Hill Rd, Greenwood Rd, Hidden Ridge Cir, Central Pike) (motion Ashe, second Jewell, all aye)

Planning Commission

The Wilson County Planning Commission approved several site plans, including Couchville Crossings and United Rentals, and conditionally approved them pending Master Plan approval. It also approved land‑use plan amendments and rezoning applications for properties on McCrary Road, converting rural residential zones to commercial designations. Additional approvals included a lot‑size variance for a C‑2 PUD and various subdivision site plans, all with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Couchville Crossings site plan (2 lots) subject to Master Plan approval (all voting aye)
• Approved United Rentals site plan (1 lot) (all voting aye)
• Approved land‑use plan amendment for Couchville Crossings rear setbacks (all voting aye)
• Approved land‑use plan and rezoning for 3410 McCrary Rd (R‑1 to C‑3 PUD) (all voting aye)
• Approved land‑use plan and rezoning for 3266, 3290 & 3320 McCrary Rd (R‑1 to C‑2) (all voting aye)
• Approved C‑2 PUD lot‑size variance (all voting aye)
• Approved First Rockdale Park monument sign & address markers site plan (all voting aye)
• Approved Dillon Pointe Subdivision monument signs site plan (all voting aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the May 15, 2025 minutes. It denied a side‑yard setback variance for 5604B East Richmond Shop Road and denied a short‑term rental request for 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road. It approved a lot‑size variance for 2929 Callis Road, approved a height variance for 1540 Horn Springs Road (with one dissent), denied an easement‑width variance for the Nokes Road parcel, and approved a side‑yard and structure‑spacing variance for 354 Twin Cove Drive.

• Denied side‑yard setback variance for 5604B East Richmond Shop Road (unanimous)
• Denied short‑term rental request for 2976 Saundersville Ferry Road (Blaydes voted no; request denied)
• Approved lot‑size variance for 2929 Callis Road (unanimous)
• Approved height variance for 1540 Horn Springs Road (all yes except Thompson no)
• Denied easement‑width variance for Nokes Road parcel (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard and structure‑spacing variance for 354 Twin Cove Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 4‑4 to deny the land use plan and rezoning application for the parcels at 1113 Couchville Pike and related parcels. Separate motions to approve parcels 39/39.03 and all parcels were also denied due to lack of a majority. The application was then referred to the County Commission with no recommendation. Several site‑plan applications were approved subject to staff recommendations.

• Denied land use plan and rezoning application (4/4 vote)
• Denied approval of parcels 39/39.03 (lack of majority)
• Denied approval of all parcels (lack of majority)
• Moved land use plan and rezoning application to County Commission with no recommendation (all aye)
• Approved Dollar General Market site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Big Rig Trucking Entrance Gate site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations
• Approved Superior Holdings Signage site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations
• Approved East Division Street Warehouse site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It denied a short‑term rental renewal for 760 Flatwoods Road and deferred a similar request for 760B Flatwoods Road. The Board approved a variance for an accessory structure at 801 Chicken Road (4‑1 vote) and denied a setback variance for 743 Berkshire Drive. Finally, it approved a one‑year short‑term rental at 7255 Lebanon Road, limited to ten guests.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied short‑term rental renewal for 760 Flatwoods Rd (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term rental request for 760B Flatwoods Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory structure at 801 Chicken Rd (4‑1)
• Denied setback variance for 743 Berkshire Dr (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year short‑term rental at 7255 Lebanon Rd, max 10 guests (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the March 21 minutes and took no action on a withdrawn land‑use amendment request. It deferred the Cherokee Marina Pool House and Couchville Crossings site plans, the latter until the May 16 meeting. It approved the Dillon Pointe Subdivision plat and affirmed several other subdivision plats, all subject to staff recommendations.

• Approved March 21, 2025 minutes (motion Ashe, second Turner, unanimous)
• No action taken on withdrawn land‑use plan amendment for 4280 South Mt Juliet Rd
• Deferred Cherokee Marina Pool House site plan (motion Ashe, second Jewell, unanimous)
• Deferred Couchville Crossings site plan until May 16, 2025 (motion Weathers, second Turner, unanimous)
• Approved Dillon Pointe Subdivision Phases 1 & 2 plat, subject to staff recommendations (motion Nokes, second Ashe, unanimous)
• Affirmed multiple subdivision plats (Earl F. & Allie Coe Baker Property, Asa & Jessie Crawford, Louise Alsup, J.W. Young Sr. Estate, Kramer Projects) subject to staff recommendations (motion Turner, second Nokes, unanimous)
• Affirmed Norman J. Noffsinger Property plat, subject to staff recommendations (motion Weathers, second Turner, unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the March 20 minutes and then acted on six pending cases. It denied a variance for a residential addition, rejected a request to use 4280 South Mt Juliet Road for a gun range and related parking, and denied an accessory‑structure variance. Two short‑term‑rental requests and a two‑dwelling variance were each deferred to future meetings.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred two‑dwelling variance at 5604B East Richmond Shop Rd to June meeting (unanimous)
• Denied Stillwater Construction variance at 521 Lake Forrest Drive (unanimous)
• Denied gun range and related uses at 4280 South Mt Juliet Road (unanimous, amendment added)
• Denied accessory‑structure variance at 524 Acorn Way (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term rental renewal at 760 Flatwoods Road to May meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred short‑term rental use at 760B Flatwoods Road to May meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to forward the proposed amendment to the A‑1 agricultural zone lot size with a negative recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Several site plans were approved, including the 840 Logistics Park Phase 1 and the Danny Parsons Property septic easement, each subject to staff recommendations. Additional plats, such as the Revised Preliminary Dillon Point Subdivision and multiple other subdivisions, were also approved or affirmed. The minutes from the February 21, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Amendment to A‑1 zone lot size forwarded with negative recommendation (Renfro motion, Jewell and Thompson NO, others aye)
• Approved 840 Logistics Park Phase 1 site plan (all aye) subject to staff recommendations and traffic signal study
• Approved Danny Parsons Property septic easement site plan (majority) despite two NO votes
• Approved Revised Preliminary Dillon Point Subdivision plat (majority) subject to staff recommendations
• Affirmed Crosswinds Subdivision and five additional plats (all aye)
• Approved minutes of February 21 2025 meeting (all aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied a subdivision request for 2988 Saundersville Ferry Road and a short‑term rental variance for 604 Gay Winds Drive. It approved renewals of temporary fireworks stands at 3193 South Mt Juliet Road and 7458 Linwood Road, as well as church uses and multiple variances for accessory structures and setbacks. All decisions were made by unanimous vote except the height variance at 6670 Cairo Bend Road, which recorded two dissenting votes.

• Denied subdivision request for 2988 Saundersville Ferry Rd (Case 4237) – unanimous
• Denied short‑term rental variance for 604 Gay Winds Drive (Case 4255) – unanimous
• Approved renewal of temporary fireworks stand at 3193 South Mt Juliet Rd for 5 years (Case 4264) – unanimous
• Approved renewal of temporary fireworks stand at 7458 Linwood Rd for 5 years (Case 4265) – unanimous
• Approved church use for Lighthouse Assembly of God at Saundersville Road (Case 4266) – unanimous
• Approved church use and 50‑ft front‑yard variance for Laguardo Missionary Baptist Church at 8147 Highway 109 North (Case 4267) – unanimous
• Approved 3‑ft height variance for accessory structure at 6670 Cairo Bend Rd (Case 4268) – two no votes (Blaydes, Thompson)
• Approved multiple setback variances for pool replacement at 702 Watson Court (Case 4269) – unanimous