Nashville Zoning

R8 Zone in Nashville, TN

R8 zoning district rules in Nashville, TN. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictSingle-Family Residential

The R8 zone in Nashville, TN is a residential district (Single-Family Residential). Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes

Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling. Garage or driveway parking common in Nashville suburban areas. Multi-family: 1–2 spaces per unit. Reduced requirements in transit-adjacent areas near WeGo Public Transit bus rapid transit corridors.

Source: Metro Nashville Code Title 17 — Zoning; DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) provisions. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 5, 2026
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