TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 1, 2026

A group of West Nashville residents has filed a lawsuit in Davidson County Chancery Court seeking to halt construction of a new parking pavilion at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, arguing the project violates Metro zoning regulations and would significantly increase traffic on surrounding neighborhood streets. The Nashville Banner reports that the complaint alleges Cheekwood has exceeded the limits of its special zoning exception for years and the expanded parking should not move forward without improved access from Highway 100. The plaintiffs are seeking a stop-work order and other restrictions on construction and visitor capacity while the case proceeds. Cheekwood disputes the claims, saying the project is required under an agreement with Metro to relocate parking onto its property. The estate has launched a public "Save Cheekwood" campaign in response to the lawsuit.