# Building permits at 237 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4M alteration or repair at 211 Commerce St, permitted Sep 15.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 28, 2025: To reface existing awning only & to erect 1 illuminated. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Sign | To reface existing awning only & to erect 1 illuminated, 30sqft, wall sign for Beignets & Brews. Wall sign not to exceed 1.5sqft of sign area per 1 linear foot of tenant's building façade. No changes are to be made to the size, height, or location of the existing awning structure. Electrical sign pe | $6,000 | [2024112083](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2024112083/) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | to conduct renovations to existing building for beignets and brews. no change to footprint. bb poc bobby huffine | $135,000 | [2024100409](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2024100409/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

25 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | [217 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/217-4th-ave-n/) | 190 ft S | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 6sqft, blade sign for The Naked Farmer. Blade sign to have an overall projection of 4ft & blade sign not to exceed 1.5sqft of sign area per 1 linear foot of the tenant's building façade per the DTC "Pedestrian Street Type" building sign allocation guidelines. Blade sign t | $8,000 | [2026054096](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026054096/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [17 The Arcade](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/17-the-arcade/) | 150 ft SW | Alteration or repair | To establish Take Out Restaurant (prior take-out restaurant use never permitted). Minor interior renovations proposed. No change to building footprint or roofline. POC: Ryan Watt | $15,000 | [2026032704](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026032704/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [230 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/230-4th-ave-n/) | 110 ft E | Alteration or repair | It will be a renovation of the existing cafe, market and front desk. There is no change of use or number of occupants. no change to footprint. | $65,000 | [2026036347](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026036347/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [305 Church St 102](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/305-church-st-102/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | to amend permit 2025078307 to include replacement of windows with structural implications. no change to footprint. | $60,000 | [2026027486](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026027486/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [210 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/210-4th-ave-n/) | 260 ft SE | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated hanging building sign for Joe's Coffee. Hanging building sign to be 4sqft, with the sphere width being 2'-0", & the overall vertical hanging projection/height is to be 2'-9. Hanging building sign must comply with MHZC Historic Sign Permit #2026042421 (please see the histor | $5,191 | [2026049018](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026049018/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [176 2nd Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/176-2nd-ave-n/) | 950 ft E | Demolition | Structural Demolition of the existing 176 Second Ave N Building. Foundation walls, slabs, & footers will remain in place. | $120,000 | [2026062346](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026062346/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [150 4th Ave N 1110](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/150-4th-ave-n-1110/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct renovations to 5027SF of 11th floor for rainey kizer office space. no change to footprint. | $530,888 | [2026061025](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026061025/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [150 4th Ave N 1100b](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/150-4th-ave-n-1100b/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct renovations of 1600SF corridor and restroom on the 11th floor of office building. no change to footprint. | $370,022 | [2026060954](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026060954/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [159 4th Ave N 600](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/159-4th-ave-n-600/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | to reduce the square footage of Warby Parker's current space and renovate part of the existing to remain. new meeting rooms and break counter area. In the past we had connected the L&C tower annex to the tower and with this reno we will be infilling the gap, to potentially be reopened in the future  | $300,000 | [2026055151](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026055151/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [305 Church St 103](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/305-church-st-103/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Prior interior demolition under permit #2025099989. Existing 1,308 sf commercial space is being reconfigured for an existing tenant (anton rx) for office space use. No exterior upgrades will be provided to the building. Upgrades with be provided to the basement level. The existing building is sprink | $750,000 | [2026039037](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026039037/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [203 2nd Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/203-2nd-ave-n/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant finish for retail convenience market. Work includes installation of shelving, dispaly fixtures, checkout counter, reach-in-coolers, security camera, minor lighting fixtures replacement, interior paintingand general cosmotic improvement. No structural or plumbing modifications, no ext | $1,350 | [2026050165](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026050165/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [150 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/150-4th-ave-n/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct interior renovations to add 3 additional restrooms. no change to footprint. | $134,485 | [2026040855](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026040855/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [208 3rd Ave N 400](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/208-3rd-ave-n-400/) | 560 ft E | Alteration or repair | To conduct interior demolition only. Scope of work per applicant: Plans have been reviewed and stamped. Attachment has been uploaded in CityWorks. | $49,000 | [2026036202](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026036202/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [312 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/312-church-st/) | 470 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct interior renovations to connect adjacent unit and expand existing bar. no change to footprint. Plans have been reviewed and stamped. Attachment has been uploaded in CityWorks. | $19,000 | [2025072980](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2025072980/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [302 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/302-church-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations only and to establish a Retail Market use, no prior retail use established prior to Sept 19, 2025 (Effective date of Ord #BL2025-908). Not to be a Beer and Cigarette Market. Tobacco products (including Vapes and accessories) limited to no more than 50% of retail floor area. POC: | Not listed | [2026032643](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026032643/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [414 Union St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/414-union-st/) | 300 ft W | Alteration or repair | Renovate a portion of 8th floor (carpet, paint, and tile) for use as a gym and social club. | $11,000 | [2026029372](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026029372/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [211 Commerce St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/211-commerce-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To conduct interior renovations for SONGTELLER HOTEL. To include interior demolition and build/finish-out of 7th floor to covert to new guestroom space for hotel occupancy expansion. No change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint. Dtc, mdha-cm, ov-uzo. | $4,000,000 | [2026053707](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026053707/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [170 2nd Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/170-2nd-ave-n/) | 0.19 mi E | Demolition | Structural Demolition of the existing 170, 172, and 174 Second Ave N Buildings. Foundation walls, slabs, & footers will remain in place. This will involve drilling & Through Bolting through the shared wall of 170 & 166 Second Ave N for structural stability. | $470,000 | [2026062340](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026062340/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [700 Church St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/700-church-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Roofing | Re-Roof of small mechanical roof on the 1st floor of the building. no change to footprint. Plans have been reviewed and stamped. Attachment has been uploaded in CityWorks. | $155,033 | [2026063353](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026063353/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [177 1st Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/177-1st-ave-n/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior building rehab of existing 4,500 sf basement in existing hotel for new bar accessory to the hotel use; minimal kitchen area, trash room and janitor space. No change of use. POC: Jimmy Wayne Stephens | $462,450 | [2025105766](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2025105766/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [333 Commerce St 700](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/333-commerce-st-700/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct interior renovations including demo to ste 700 for LJA Engineering. no change to footprint. | $941,330 | [2026032148](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026032148/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [333 Commerce St 2000](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/333-commerce-st-2000/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct renovations to the 29th floor for lucent health. no change to footprint. | $1,900,000 | [2026045213](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026045213/) |
| Jun 7, 2026 | [404 James Robertson Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/404-james-robertson-pkwy/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | To conduct limited demolition on existing office building. To include demolition of entrance courtyard, exterior window removal, interior demolition. Future tenant build-out, use & occupancy to be permitted separately. Dtc/plbldg/mdha/hist | $1,400,000 | [2026025056](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026025056/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [135 2nd Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/135-2nd-ave-n/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | The project consists of interior renovation and build-out of an existing commercial tenant space located at 135 2nd avenue north, nashville, tennessee. The tenant space contains approximately 2,562 square feet, including 1,522 square feet of dining area and 940 square feet of kitchen / back-of-house | $100,000 | [2026028674](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026028674/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [333 Commerce St 700 B](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/333-commerce-st-700-b/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | To conduct interior renovations for 333 COMMERCE (existing office building). 7th floor interior renovations of restrooms, elevator lobby and corridors only. No change in use. No change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint. | $515,820 | [2026032285](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026032285/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Nashville yet. Look them up on the city's Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals page: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/construction-and-permits/land-use-and-zoning-information/board-zoning-appeals

## More on this street

Other addresses on 4th Ave N with permits, nearest house number first:

- [230 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/230-4th-ave-n/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [217 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/217-4th-ave-n/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026
- [210 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/210-4th-ave-n/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [200 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/200-4th-ave-n/): newest permit May 28, 2025
- [300 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/300-4th-ave-n/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [159 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/159-4th-ave-n/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [150 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/150-4th-ave-n/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [417 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/417-4th-ave-n/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [633 4th Ave N](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/633-4th-ave-n/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026
- [820 4th Ave N 134](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/820-4th-ave-n-134/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025

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Source: Metro Nashville Codes Administration permit data (https://services2.arcgis.com/HdTo6HJqh92wn4D8/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits_Issued_2/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-15 01:46 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 25 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/237-4th-ave-n/
