# Building permits at 446 Chestnut St, Nashville, TN New buildings permitted at six addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest $2.6M. Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 10, 2025: Foundation only for proposed mixed use development. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 860 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | foundation only for proposed mixed use development. SP zoning. issued at owners risk. bb poc michael hines | $3,230,869 | [2024095630](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2024095630/) | | Oct 3, 2024 | Other | | Not listed | [2024089617](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2024089617/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 36 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 2, 2026 | [424 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/424-chestnut-st/) | 220 ft NE | Alteration or repair | New construction of Levels 3, 4, and 5 for office use, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; construction of two new structural stairs; and installation of interior partitions, finishes, millwork, and lighting. | $17,737,000 | [2026038211](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026038211/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 32 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [515 Houston St 101](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/515-houston-st-101/) | 440 ft SE | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated shingle sign for Staud. Wall signage & vinyl have been permitted separately under sign permit #2026050361. Shingle sign to be 6sqft in size & to have an overall projection of 3'-4". All signage must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. No electrical work to be done | $5,000 | [2026059267](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026059267/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [503 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/503-houston-st/) | 530 ft SE | Sign | To erect 3 "retractable" awning structures "with" awning signage for Zimmermann. All signage must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise, awning "signage" not to exceed 15% of the façade & total proposed building sign area (including the 7sqft wall sign that was permitted separately | $12,985 | [2026049343](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026049343/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [507 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/507-houston-st/) | 480 ft SE | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 6sqft, building ID blade sign for 507 Houston (bldg. "C"). Blade sign must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise, building ID blade sign to have an overall projection of 3'-1" & not to exceed 32sqft for "principle building signage" per the MUL-A-NS Base Z | $3,000 | [2026051182](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026051182/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [507 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/507-houston-st/) | 480 ft SE | Sign | To 1 non-illuminated, 9sqft, building ID sign for 507 Houston (bldg. "C"). Building sign must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815.Otherwise, building ID sign not to exceed 32sqft for "principle building signage" per the MUL-A-NS Base Zoning District. No electrical work to be done. POC: Raena | $3,000 | [2026051171](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026051171/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1234 Martin St 610](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1234-martin-st-610/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant build out and to establish professional office use. Zoned SP. Shell Permit #2020056665 POC: Trent Sullivan | $775,800 | [2026028754](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026028754/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [1234 Martin St 103](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1234-martin-st-103/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | New tenant improvement interior work: new non-load bearing partitions, doors, casework, kitchen equipment and exhaust, restrooms, HVAC/plumbing/elec work. Partial removal of existing exterior curtainwall and replacement with an overhead door. Partial removal of existing exterior patio and replacemen | $226,162 | [2026025228](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026025228/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1208 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1208-martin-st/) | 380 ft S | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 5sqft, wall sign for Bell Bird Books. All building signage must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise, this wall sign is the 2nd building sign proposed on this tenant space (please see sign permit #2026006262 of the 12.33sqft shing sign for reference). Wa | $25,000 | [2026057154](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026057154/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [438 Houston St 160](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/438-houston-st-160/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | USE & OCCUPANCY ONLY for new tenant; GANNONS (restaurant). Suite 160. No construction included in this permit, no change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint. Ir, uzo. | $2,000 | [2026058311](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026058311/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [501 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/501-houston-st/) | 580 ft SE | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 5.33sqft, shingle sign for Malbon. Shingle sign must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise shingle sign not to exceed 15% of the tenant's façade per the MUL-A-NS Base Zoning District. No electrical work to be done. POC: Raenah Anderson, | $9,000 | [2026045081](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026045081/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [507 Houston St 300](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/507-houston-st-300/) | 540 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct finish out work to Sf of space for sony music. no change to footprint. | $2,394,732 | [2026049696](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026049696/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [410 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/410-chestnut-st/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | to convert a few open office spaces into private offices on floors 2, 3 and 4 in a 4 story building. no work is being performed on the first floor. | $250,000 | [2026033623](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026033623/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [515 Houston St 101](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/515-houston-st-101/) | 440 ft SE | Sign | To erect 2 non-illuminated wall signs & to add 4 sets of window vinyl for Staud. Shingle sign has been removed from this sign permit scope of work & is to be permitted separately under sign permit #2026059267. All signage must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. No electrical work to be don | $15,000 | [2026050361](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026050361/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1220 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1220-martin-st/) | 540 ft S | Sign | To erect 2 non-illuminated wall signs for Perenn Bakery/Grocery. Size of both wall signs are to be 5sqft each. All signage must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. No electrical work to be done. POC: Johnny Mayes, | $3,500 | [2026048984](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026048984/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [501 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/501-houston-st/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to conduct finish out work including restroom, hvac, and interior finishes for malbon gold apparel. no change to footprint. | $173,919 | [2026039047](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026039047/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [515 Houston St 101](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/515-houston-st-101/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | to build out 1687Sf of space for straud retail. no change to footprint. | $300,000 | [2026036252](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026036252/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1234 Martin St 410](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1234-martin-st-410/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | To conduct new tenant build-out for PEACHTREE ENTERTAINMENT (general office). Suite 410. No change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint. See shell permit CACH-2020056665. SP (specific plan). | $895,573 | [2026036680](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026036680/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1208 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1208-martin-st/) | 380 ft S | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 12.33sqft, shingle sign for Bell Bird Books. Shingle sign to have an overall projection of 3'-1.25". Shingle sign must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise, shingle sign not to exceed 15% of the tenant's façade per the MUL-A-NS Base Zoning District. No e | $4,000 | [2026006262](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026006262/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1212 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1212-martin-st/) | 450 ft S | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 6sqft, shingle sign for Culture Club. The wall sign & door window vinyl both have been removed from the scope of work & both are to be permitted separately under sign permit #2026025710. Shingle sign must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise, shingle sig | $6,000 | [2026010335](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026010335/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1214 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1214-martin-st/) | 470 ft S | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 6sqft, shingle sign for Bower Nails. Shingle sign must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2021-815. Otherwise, shingle sign not to exceed 15% of the tenant's façade. No electrical work to be done. POC: Raenah Anderson. Plans have been reviewed and stamped. Attachment has | $3,500 | [2026027087](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026027087/) | | May 28, 2026 | [434 Houston St 131](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/434-houston-st-131/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Cosmetic updates and establishing use and occupancy for every direction vintage retail. | $2,000 | [2026042058](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026042058/) | | May 27, 2026 | [507 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/507-houston-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In request for tenant improvement building permit, the project consists of an interior build-out of level 2 to provide three (3) spec suites and finishes for the tenant corridor as indicated in the drawings. Work includes interior partitions, doors, finishes, casework, ceilings, and coordinated mep/ | $1,205,070 | [2026033519](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026033519/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1211 Brown St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1211-brown-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In request for tenant improvement building permit, the project consists of a tenant build-out of an existing retail shell space on the ground level to include a new accessible restroom with associated plumbing, fixtures, and finishes. Work includes interior partitions, doors, finishes, casework, cei | $34,889 | [2026033510](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026033510/) | | May 22, 2026 | [464 Gray St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/464-gray-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | to construct building 6 with dwelling units 31 - 37. SP zoning, not to be over any easements. | $2,469,846 | [2026037891](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037891/) | | May 22, 2026 | [454 Gray St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/454-gray-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | to construct building 5 with dwelling units 26 - 30. SP zoning, not to be over any easements. | $2,112,474 | [2026037889](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037889/) | | May 22, 2026 | [440 Gray St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/440-gray-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | to construct building 4 with dwelling units 19 - 25. SP zoning, not to be over any easements. | $2,642,383 | [2026037880](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037880/) | | May 22, 2026 | [430 Gray St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/430-gray-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | to construct building 3 with dwelling units 14 - 18. SP zoning, not to be over any easements. | $2,140,374 | [2026037878](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037878/) | | May 22, 2026 | [416 Gray St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/416-gray-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | to construct building 2 with dwelling units 7 - 13. SP zoning, not to be over any easements. | $2,566,969 | [2026037871](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037871/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1231 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1231-martin-st/) | 860 ft S | New building | to construct building 1 with dwelling units 1 - 6. SP zoning, not to be over any easements. | $2,566,292 | [2026037865](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026037865/) | | May 11, 2026 | [481 Ev Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/481-ev-humphreys-st/) | 720 ft SW | Other | | Not listed | [2026035247](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026035247/) | | May 6, 2026 | [481 Humphreys St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/481-humphreys-st/) | 720 ft SW | Demolition | to demolish existing warehouse. SP Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicating that NDOT does not wish to review demolition applications. see attached email from Plans Review dated December 19, 2025 indicating that Plans Review does not wish to review | $15,000 | [2026036554](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026036554/) | | May 6, 2026 | [503 Houston St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/503-houston-st/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant improvement work in a bran new construction. Proposed new retail space will be comprised of sales area and boh-storage area. New floor slab, non-bearing partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical and low voltage, plumbing, millwork fixtures, and furniture. New fire protection sprin | $118,088 | [2026019259](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026019259/) | | May 5, 2026 | [476 C Gray St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/476-c-gray-st/) | 950 ft SW | Other | to place temporary construction trailer on site during construction of 37 townhome units. not to be over any easements. | $2,000 | [2026036163](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026036163/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [1111 3rd Ave S 103](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1111-3rd-ave-s-103/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Initial tenant finish out and to establish Personal Care Services - Hair Salon use in Suite #103. Plumbing, electrical and finish work. Zoned SP. Shell Permit #2016051983. POC: Rob Cochran | $25,000 | [2026031754](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026031754/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1254 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1254-martin-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | To conduct interior renovations for existing tenant; RICHARD BESPOKE, CUSTOM CLOTHING COMPANY (retail). No change in use. No change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint. SP. | $6,666 | [2026066298](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026066298/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1235 Martin St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1235-martin-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | To remove 4 maple trees in the furnishing zone located between the sidewalk and road, causing sight line and pedestrian issues. To be replaced with 4 2 caliper single stem serviceberry or dwarf ginkgo | Not listed | [2026057650](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026057650/) | ## 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 Chestnut St with permits, nearest house number first: - [448 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/448-chestnut-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [440 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/440-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026 - [429 Chestnut St 102](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/429-chestnut-st-102/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [424 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/424-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026 - [469 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/469-chestnut-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [410 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/410-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [408 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/408-chestnut-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [305 Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/305-chestnut-st/): newest permit Nov 1, 2024 --- Source: Metro Nashville Codes Administration permit data (https://services2.arcgis.com/HdTo6HJqh92wn4D8/arcgis/rest/services/Building_Permits_Issued_2/FeatureServer/0). Checked 2026-10-14 08:42 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 36 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/446-chestnut-st/