Cane Ridge - Antioch Small Area Study

Southeast Nashville has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. The communities of Antioch and Cane Ridge are comprised of traditional suburban development with corridors seeing both commercial and mixed use projects, while other areas remain rural in character but have an emerging suburban residential pattern.

Today, these fast-growing areas are more diverse with a younger population as well as an aging population whose lifestyles are deserving of nearby amenities, mobility options, and local employment.

The Metro Nashville Planning Department is launching a policy study of the Cane Ridge and Antioch areas to evaluate the existing community plans for these areas and make recommendations for possible community plan amendments and capital improvements to better align policy and infrastructure with community needs.

The study area is generally bounded by Bell Road and Mt. View Road on the north, the Davidson County Line on the east and south, and Nolensville Pike on the west. The study area crosses into four Council Districts - Districts 8, 31, 32, and 33. 

About the Study

In 2022, Metro Council instructed the Planning Department through RS2022-1326 to undertake a series of community plan reviews, which included the Antioch and Cane Ridge areas. Additionally, the Cane Ridge Community Club previously requested a review of existing zoning policies in the area. With several other complementary projects—including the Housing and Infrastructure Study—getting underway, this is an opportune time to launch this small area study. This study will review existing residential policies for the study area to determine whether those policies are consistent with the community’s vision, review existing and planned infrastructure, examine the desire to preserve sensitive natural areas, and analyze the housing and service demands of the area’s growing population.