# Building permits at 901 Acklen Ave, Nashville, TN

Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 7: Interior renovations constructing a new glass guardrail at the balcony and reconstructing the existing riser. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 830 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations constructing a new glass guardrail at the balcony and reconstructing the existing riser platforms for seating. Existing pew seating configuration to be modified resulting in fewer seats. 202 occupant load approved for balcony in prior permit. The performance platform will be rai | $250,000 | [2026003808](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026003808/) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Sign | To erect 1 non-illuminated, 27.13sqft, monument sign for Church at Avenue South. Monument sign to have an overall height of 5'-8.5 & monument sign to meet the 15ft minimum front setback from the ROW. No electrical work to be done. POC: Jason Wheeler, | $10,900 | [2024018361](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2024018361/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [940 C S Douglas Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/940-c-s-douglas-ave/) | 900 ft S | Pool or spa | To construct a 14' x 30' shotcrete swimming pool with a 7' x 7' spa built to codes and regulations. Minimum side setback is 3' ft. Minimum rear setback is 3' ft. Not to be constructed over any easements. Must comply with irc fencing codes and state of tennessee pool alarm laws. Proof of purchase for | $75,000 | [2026044853](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026044853/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2032 C Elliott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2032-c-elliott-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Pool or spa | 10x20 pool between garage and home | $80,000 | [2026046486](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026046486/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2032 Elliott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2032-elliott-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to existing master bath/closet and to convert a coat closet in the main hall to a new wet bar. existing single-family dwelling. Not to add a second kitchen or dwelling unit. To be maintained as a single-family dwelling. The holder of this permit hereby certifies that all constru | $117,125 | [2026070956](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026070956/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [2030 B 10th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2030-b-10th-ave-s/) | 830 ft SW | New building | To construct a DADU with a 35ft x 33.8ft detached garage, and 24ft x 27.9ft living space to be placed in the rear of the primary structure. The set backs and height elevation will be set by the historical commission. | $156,637 | [2026018636](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026018636/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [2030 10th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2030-10th-ave-s/) | 870 ft SW | Addition | To construct 34.8 FTx47.11 FT 1st floor living space, 12'x14' 1st floor covered screen porch, 17.2 FT x 19.11 Ft of 2nd floor living space, and 12ft x14ft 2nd floor roof deck addition off the rear of existing single-family residence. 5' minimum side setback, 20' minimum rear setback. 3Bedroom, No se | $349,455 | [2026018635](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026018635/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1003 Caldwell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1003-caldwell-ave/) | 650 ft SW | Demolition | To demolition more than 50% of existing residential structure and existing detached accessory garage. Work per this permit must commence within thirty (30) days of issuance* and be completed sixty (60) days after commencement. This permit expires ninety (90) days of its issuance. Please call 811 bef | $10,000 | [2026048891](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026048891/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1006 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1006-acklen-ave/) | 570 ft NW | Addition | To construct a 705 square foot outbuilding, 1st level includes 2 car garage (705 SF) and upstairs lounge area, gym, and Half bathroom (550 SF). Setbacks per MHZC permit #2026026646. Not to be constructed over any easements.. Not to be used as additional living/sleeping quarters, detached accessory d | $139,671 | [2026051022](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026051022/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1006 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1006-acklen-ave/) | 570 ft NW | Addition | To construct an addition to the rear of existing single family home and renovate existing structure. New addition will contain 1093 SF of living space and 175 SF of porches. Setbacks determined by MHZC permit# 2026026644. Not to be constructed over any easements. Home is to remain single family. The | $196,400 | [2026038436](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026038436/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1012 C Bate Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1012-c-bate-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Pool or spa | to install a 10 x 16 in ground swimming pool to the rear of residence to comply with IRC fencing codes and State of Tennessee pool alarm laws copy of pool alarm purchase attached to this application. R8 zoning. 5' min side s/b; 20' min rear s/b. All above pool equipment and spa areas must be located | $90,000 | [2026053716](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026053716/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1012 B Bate Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1012-b-bate-ave/) | 880 ft SW | New building | To construct a 2 story DADU (detached accessory dwelling unit) with 657 SF of living space and 683 SF garage on the bottom floor. Building Setbacks, Bulk & Massing per MHZC permit # 2026025717. Not to be constructed over any easements. The holder of this permit hereby certifies that all construction | $156,307 | [2026046824](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026046824/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1108 B W Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1108-b-w-grove-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | To conduct cosmetic interior and deck renovations to existing residence with NO CHANGE to building footprint. | $50,000 | [2026082548](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/permit/2026082548/) |

## 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 Acklen Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1006 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1006-acklen-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [1008 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1008-acklen-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [1012 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1012-acklen-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025
- [1907 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/1907-acklen-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [2129 Acklen Ave 13](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2129-acklen-ave-13/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [2140 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2140-acklen-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [2142 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2142-acklen-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [2605 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/2605-acklen-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [3215 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/3215-acklen-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [3328 Acklen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/3328-acklen-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 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 11:42 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, both permits at this address and 11 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/nashville/address/901-acklen-ave/
