Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1439   
Type: Bill Status: Passed
File created: 6/4/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/21/2026 Final action: 7/21/2026
Title: An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC, for greenway improvements at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500) (Proposal No. 2026M-018AG-001).
Sponsors: Jason Spain, Kyonzte Toombs, Rollin Horton, Quin Evans-Segall, Terry Vo, Ginny Welsch, Burkley Allen, Sandy Ewing, Olivia Hill, Sheri Weiner
Attachments: 1. Agreement

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An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC, for greenway improvements at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500) (Proposal No. 2026M-018AG-001).

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WHEREAS, Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC (“Owner") owns property located at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500); and, 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the greenway conservation easement attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, Owner proposes to donate, and the Metropolitan Government proposes to accept a conservation greenway easement; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-9-305 and Metropolitan Charter § 2.01, the Metropolitan Government may accept donations of property interests for the purpose of establishing greenways and providing the public with recreational opportunities in natural areas; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the greenway conservation easement agreement be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein is hereby approved, and the Director of Public Property is authorized to execute the same.

Section 2. The Director of Public Property, or his designee, is authorized to accept and record the greenway conservation easement agreement and to take such reasonable actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.

Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This ordinance accepts a greenway conservation easement for property located at 0 McCrory Lane, owned by Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC. The easement contains approximately 2.4 acres.

 

Pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated section 66-9-305 and Metropolitan Charter section 2.01, the Metropolitan Government may accept donations of property interests for the purpose of establishing greenways and providing the public with recreational opportunities in natural areas.

 

This ordinance has been approved by the Planning Commission. The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation approved this greenway conservation easement at its January 6, 2026, meeting.

 

Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro to acquire this conservation easement.