Lebanon meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lebanon boards weigh wastewater plant sites, zoning, and historic permits

Several Lebanon boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to consider items ranging from a new wastewater treatment plant to downtown building permits. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so no final decisions are confirmed. The agendas are available through the city.

Wastewater treatment plant site selection

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee met Aug. 4 to review matrix scores for the final four potential sites. The committee is expected to provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council, along with additional evaluation factors. No site has been selected yet.

City Council: zoning, contracts, and a donation

Also on Aug. 4, the City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting. The agenda included:

• Zoning amendments for wall/fence materials and accessory building standards (Ordinances 26-7448 and 26-7449).
• A construction agreement with R.J. Corman Railroad Company for the North Castle Heights Avenue sidewalk project (Ordinance 26-7451).
• A contract award for the TDOT 3R Sidewalk Improvements Project (Ordinance 26-7452).
• Budget amendments for South Hartmann Drive Playground resurfacing and Gas Department AC replacement.
• A donation to Changing Lives One Day At A Time, Inc. (Ordinance 26-7446).

No vote tallies or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Airport Commission: leases and funding

The Airport Commission met Aug. 6 to discuss routine business, including:

• Row E lease rates and a 1-year renewal.
• A funding request for Airport Law Seminar Training.
• A sublease request from Nashville Seaplane to Music City Commemorative Air Force for six months.
• T-Hangar waiting list updates and noncompliant tenants.
• Engineering reports on REILs/PAPI lights and the runway lighting system.

No major policy decisions were expected, according to the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission: three permit requests

The Historic Zoning Commission met Aug. 11 to consider three Certificate of Appropriateness requests:

• Case 26-23: Kyle Shaffer for 102 E Main St.
• Case 26-26: Kevin Lester for 106 East Market St.
• Case 26-27: David Pine for 102 Public Square.

All three properties are in Ward 3. The agenda also included public comments and approval of minutes.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next two weeks. Residents can check the city’s official website for updated agendas and minutes.

Lebanon boards review 458-unit development, wastewater plant sites

Over the past two weeks, Lebanon boards and committees met to review a proposed 458-unit residential development, a wastewater treatment plant site selection, zoning changes, and several infrastructure contracts. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so all items remain pending.

Planning Commission

The Regional Planning Commission on July 28 reviewed a site plan revision for Meadowside, a 458-unit residential development at 2770 Tuckers Gap Road. The commission also considered final plats for Barton Village Commercial Roads (4 lots on S Hartmann Drive), Woodbridge Glen Phase 4 (97 lots on Woodbridge Boulevard), and Vineyard Grove Phase 3D (71 lots on Medinah Lane). A rezoning request for 0.32 acres at 222 Cumberland Drive from RD9 to RXH was also on the agenda.

City Council

On August 4, the City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting. The agenda included zoning amendments for wall/fence materials and accessory building standards (Ordinances 26-7448 and 26-7449), a construction agreement with R.J. Corman Railroad Company for the North Castle Heights Avenue sidewalk project (Ordinance 26-7451), a contract award for the TDOT 3R Sidewalk Improvements Project (Ordinance 26-7452), budget amendments for South Hartmann Drive Playground resurfacing and Gas Department AC replacement, and a donation to Changing Lives One Day At A Time, Inc. (Ordinance 26-7446).

Also on August 4, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee met to review matrix scores for the final four potential sites and provide recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

Public Infrastructure Committee

On July 28, the Public Infrastructure Committee discussed a proposed Sinkhole Ordinance (Title 22 Chapter 3), updates to Stormwater Title 22, and a Lebanon Stormwater Credit Manual. The committee also reviewed a TDOT grant opportunity and received updates on the Annual Sidewalk Project, resurfacing, sports complex, and gas department rehabilitation.

Board of Zoning & Appeals

On July 27, the Board of Zoning Appeals considered three variance requests: Case 26-19 for setback variances at 125 Winwood Dr, Case 26-24 for 1715 Red Clay Dr, and Case 26-25 for 1400 W Main Street. The board also reviewed minutes from its June 22 meeting.

Airport Commission

On July 27, the Airport Managerial Oversight Committee reviewed revenues and expenses, the FBO CEO report, and discussed communications to noncompliant tenants under FBO management responsibilities.

Coming up

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 11 to consider three Certificate of Appropriateness requests: Case 26-23 by Kyle Shaffer for 102 E Main St, Case 26-26 by Kevin Lester for 106 East Market St, and Case 26-27 by David Pine for 102 Public Square.

Lebanon officials weigh $8.05M bond refunding, 458-unit development, and wastewater plant sites

Lebanon's City Council and advisory boards met across the last two weeks to weigh major financial and land-use items — including an $8,055,000.00 bond refunding, a 458-unit residential development, and the narrowing of wastewater treatment plant sites. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so no outcomes are confirmed in the official record at this time.

City Council — July 21

The City Council agenda included Resolution No. 26-2875, which would refund the 2018 Public Safety Loan and 2024 Radio Communications Bond for $8,055,000.00. Also on the agenda were budget amendments for police and utilities, a proposed zoning change for 65 & 85 Rutledge Lane from Rural Preservation/Open Space to Interchange Commercial (Ordinance No. 26-7441), and a proposal to rescind annual city contributions to Wilson County for the Expo Center (Ordinance No. 26-7445). The council was also scheduled to review recreation department youth program fees (Ordinance No. 26-7450) and an escrow agreement for the 2026 Natural Gas System Rehabilitation Project covering Castle Heights and Indian Hills (Resolution No. 26-2876). Minutes are not yet published.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection — July 21

The Site Selection Committee was scheduled to discuss the mayor's report on the top 12 potential wastewater plant sites, consider removing additional sites, review updated consultant information, and examine the final scoring matrix adopted June 26, 2026. Committee members were tasked with scoring remaining sites and submitting sealed envelopes to Regina Santana by July 29, 2026 at 4 p.m. Minutes are not yet published.

Airport Commission — July 27

The Lebanon Airport Managerial Oversight Committee agenda included a review of revenues and expenses, an FBO CEO report, and discussion of communications to noncompliant tenants under FBO management responsibilities. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 27

The Board of Zoning Appeals was scheduled to consider three variance cases: Case 26-19 for setback variances at 125 Winwood Dr, Case 26-24 for 1715 Red Clay Dr, and Case 26-25 for 1400 W Main Street. The board also planned to review minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Commission — July 28

The Lebanon Regional Planning Commission agenda included final plat approval for Barton Village Commercial Roads (a 4-lot subdivision on S Hartmann Drive), Woodbridge Glen Phase 4 (a 97-lot subdivision on Woodbridge Boulevard), and Vineyard Grove Phase 3D (a 71-lot subdivision on Medinah Lane). The commission was also scheduled to review a site plan revision for Meadowside, a 458-unit residential development at 2770 Tuckers Gap Road, and a rezoning request for 0.32 acres at 222 Cumberland Drive from RD9 to RXH. Minutes are not yet published.

Public Infrastructure Committee — July 28

The committee agenda included discussion and potential action on a new Sinkhole Ordinance (Title 22 Chapter 3), updates to Stormwater Title 22, and a Lebanon Stormwater Credit Manual. Members were also scheduled to review a TDOT grant opportunity and receive updates on the annual sidewalk project, resurfacing, the sports complex, and gas department rehabilitation. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **August 4, City Council:** Public hearing and regular meeting on zoning amendments for wall/fence materials and accessory building standards (Ordinances 26-7448, 26-7449); a construction agreement with R.J. Corman Railroad Company for the North Castle Heights Avenue sidewalk project (Ordinance 26-7451); a contract award for the TDOT 3R Sidewalk Improvements Project (Ordinance 26-7452); budget amendments for South Hartmann Drive Playground resurfacing and Gas Department AC replacement; and a proposed donation to Changing Lives One Day At A Time, Inc. (Ordinance 26-7446).
• **August 4, Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee:** Review of matrix scores for the final four potential sites, with committee recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

Lebanon City Council to weigh $8.05M bond refunding, Rutledge Lane land use change July 21

Lebanon's City Council is set to take up an $8,055,000.00 bond refunding, a contested land use change on Rutledge Lane, and the possible termination of annual payments to the Wilson County Expo Center at its July 21 meeting.

Minutes from the council's July 7 regular meeting and July 16 work session have not yet been published, so outcomes on items discussed at those sessions — including budget amendments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Police Department, the creation of a Design Review Commission, and procurement for Phase II of the eSports Complex — are not yet available in the public record.

July 21 City Council meeting

The council's upcoming agenda includes several items with financial and land-use implications:

• **Resolution No. 26-2875**: Refunding of the 2018 Public Safety Loan and 2024 Radio Communications Bond for $8,055,000.00. Refunding bonds are issued to replace existing debt, typically to lower interest costs or restructure payment terms.
• **Ordinance No. 26-7441**: A proposed change to the land use designation of 65 & 85 Rutledge Lane from Rural Preservation/Open Space to Interchange Commercial. This item also appeared on the July 7 agenda, where a public hearing was scheduled.
• **Ordinance No. 26-7445**: A proposal to rescind the city's annual financial contributions to Wilson County for the Expo Center.
• **Ordinance No. 26-7450**: Approval of a new fee schedule for Recreation Department Youth Programs.
• **Resolution No. 26-2876**: An escrow agreement for the 2026 Natural Gas System Rehabilitation Project covering the Castle Heights and Indian Hills areas.

July 21 Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee

Also meeting July 21, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee will review the mayor's report on the top 12 potential sites for a new wastewater plant. The committee will consider removing additional sites from contention, review updated information from its consultant, and examine the final scoring matrix adopted June 26, 2026.

Committee members will be tasked with scoring the remaining sites and submitting sealed envelopes with their results to Regina Santana by July 29, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 14

The Historic Zoning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on five requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the DXU zone, mostly in Ward 3. The cases involved properties at 103 Public Square, 110 S Cumberland St, 102 E Main St, 120 E Market Street, and 123 Pennsylvania Ave. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 21, 2026** — City Council regular meeting, including the $8,055,000.00 bond refunding, Rutledge Lane land use change, Expo Center funding, recreation fees, and gas system escrow agreement.
• **July 21, 2026** — Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee meeting to score remaining sites, with results due July 29.

Lebanon officials weigh wastewater plant sites, airport leases, and Rutledge Lane land use change

Wastewater treatment plant site selection advances

A City Council committee reviewing locations for a new wastewater treatment plant met June 29 to go over scored candidate sites. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee reviewed tabulated site scores from committee members, discussed whether to remove any sites from consideration, and heard a consultant's overview of additional candidate sites. The committee was also scheduled to adopt a final site evaluation scoring matrix to guide the next phase of selection. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council considers Rutledge Lane land use change and budget amendments

The Lebanon City Council was set to hold a public hearing and regular meeting July 7 on several items, including a proposed land use change for 65 and 85 Rutledge Lane from Rural Preservation to Interchange Commercial.

The council was also scheduled to vote on an ordinance to rescind annual financial contributions to Wilson County for the Expo Center, the creation of a Design Review Commission to assist in development plan reviews, and budget amendments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Police Department — including two CERT vehicles. A new fee schedule for Recreation Department Youth Programs was also on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Airport Commission reviews hangar leases and infrastructure projects

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee met June 29 to discuss and potentially recommend changing T-hangar Row E lease renewals from two-year to one-year terms to match other rows. The agenda also included a review of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes, a financial report on revenues and expenses, an FBO CEO report, and old business regarding communications to noncompliant tenants.

On July 2, the Lebanon Airport Commission was scheduled to review several engineering projects, including the Northwest Terminal Apron and Southeast Area Site Grading/Drainage/Utility Plan with funding, a Runway 1/19 Rehab and Strengthening Preliminary Study, the Castle Heights Entrance Relocation, and REILs/PAPI Lights/Runway Lighting System Phase I. Row E lease rates and a one-year renewal option, plus updates to the T-hangar waiting list, were also listed. Minutes are not yet available for either meeting.

What this means for residents

The wastewater treatment plant site selection process will determine where a major new public infrastructure facility is built, affecting nearby property owners and future utility service. The Rutledge Lane land use change, if approved, would shift those properties from rural to commercial zoning at an interchange. Airport lease term and rate changes affect tenants who rent hangar space at Lebanon's municipal airport.

Coming up

The Historic Zoning Commission meets July 14 to hold a public hearing and vote on five requests for Certificates of Appropriateness in the DXU zone, mostly in Ward 3:

• Case 26-21: Timothy Hefler, 103 Public Square
• Case 26-22: Baker and Jordan Fleming, 110 S Cumberland St
• Case 26-23: Kyle Shaffer, 102 E Main St
• Case 26-24: Ben and Claire Howard, 120 E Market Street
• Case 26-25: Stewart Knowles Construction, 123 Pennsylvania Ave

The agenda also includes approval of June 9 meeting minutes and commissioner comments.

Lebanon roundup: City Council set for Rutledge Lane land use vote; zoning, airport, wastewater committees met last week

City Council to weigh Rutledge Lane land use change, budget amendments

The Lebanon City Council meets July 7 with a packed agenda, including a public hearing on a proposed land use change for 65 & 85 Rutledge Lane from Rural Preservation to Interchange Commercial. The council will also vote on an ordinance to rescind annual financial contributions to Wilson County for the Wilson County Expo Center and consider creating a Design Review Commission to assist in development plan reviews.

Budget amendments on the agenda cover the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Police Department, including funding for two CERT vehicles. A new fee schedule for Recreation Department Youth Programs is also up for consideration.

Board of Zoning Appeals heard eight variance requests

The Board of Zoning Appeals met June 22 to hear and decide on eight variance requests across Lebanon. Cases included a driveway variance at 2159 Houston Bend (Case 26-17), a size variance at 113 S Tarver Ave (Case 26-18), setback variances at 125 Winwood Dr and 100 Signature Place (Cases 26-19 and 26-20), a sign variance at 1313 W Main St (Case 26-21), and additional variances at 507 Highland Ct #A15, 514 Wheeler St, and 131 Cades Bluff (Cases 26-22, 26-23, and 26-24). Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Planning Commission considered subdivision plats and zoning code amendments

The Lebanon Regional Planning Commission met June 23 to vote on four consent agenda items and two zoning code amendments. Consent items included a preliminary plat revision for Waverly Phase 12 & 13 (104 lots on Red Barn Way), a final plat for Coles Ferry Village Section 18 & 19 (61 lots on Chambers Bay Dr & Christine Dr), a final plat for Barton Village Phase 8 (25 lots on Bartons Creek Rd), and Don Fox Playground Renovations at 955 W Baddour Parkway. The zoning code amendments would change permitted wall and fence materials and establish uniform standards for accessory buildings. Minutes are not yet published.

Airport committees discussed lease terms, engineering projects

The Airport Managerial Oversight Committee met June 29 to discuss amending T-hangar Row E lease renewals from two-year to one-year terms to match other rows. The committee also reviewed May 27 meeting minutes, a financial report on revenues and expenses, an FBO CEO report, and communications to noncompliant tenants.

The Lebanon Airport Commission met July 2 to review several engineering projects, including the Northwest Terminal Apron and Southeast Area Site Grading/Drainage/Utility Plan with funding, a Runway 1/19 Rehab and Strengthening Preliminary Study, Castle Heights Entrance Relocation, and REILs/PAPI Lights/Runway Lighting System Phase I. The commission also considered Row E lease rates and a one-year renewal option, plus updates to the T-hangar waiting list. Minutes are not yet published for either meeting.

Wastewater plant site selection committee narrows candidates

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee met June 29 to review tabulated site scores from committee members, discuss whether to remove any sites from consideration, and hear a consultant's overview of additional candidate sites. The committee also adopted a final site evaluation scoring matrix to guide the next phase of selection. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 7 — City Council:** Public hearing and regular meeting on Rutledge Lane land use change, Expo Center funding, Design Review Commission creation, and budget amendments. This is the most consequential meeting of the week for residents, with potential impacts on land use, county funding, and public safety resources.

Wastewater plant site committee scores candidates; Planning Commission weighs code changes

Recent city meetings included a site selection committee for a new wastewater treatment plant, zoning appeals, and planning commission items, though meeting minutes from late June and early July have not yet been published. Among the items, the Planning Commission was set to vote on zoning code amendments for fences and accessory buildings, while the committee narrowed potential plant sites. The City Council is poised to act on land use and budget items next week.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Committee

On June 29, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee reviewed tabulated scores of candidate sites and discussed whether to remove any from further consideration. A consultant presented an overview of additional candidate sites, and the committee adopted a final site evaluation scoring matrix to guide the next phase of selection. The meeting was a committee work session; no final site decision has been announced.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met June 23 with a consent agenda covering subdivision plats and a playground renovation. Items included a preliminary plat revision for Waverly Phase 12 & 13 (104 lots on Red Barn Way), final plats for Coles Ferry Village Section 18 & 19 (61 lots on Chambers Bay Drive and Christine Drive) and Barton Village Phase 8 (25 lots on Bartons Creek Road), and Don Fox Playground Renovations at 955 W. Baddour Parkway. The commission also considered two zoning code amendments: one to change permitted wall and fence materials, and another to establish uniform standards for accessory buildings. No vote tallies were available at press time.

Board of Zoning Appeals

On June 22, the Board of Zoning Appeals heard eight variance requests. Cases included a driveway variance at 2159 Houston Bend (Case 26-17), a size variance at 113 S. Tarver Ave. (26-18), setback variances at 125 Winwood Dr. and 100 Signature Place (26-19/20), a sign variance at 1313 W. Main St. (26-21), and variances at 507 Highland Ct. #A15, 514 Wheeler St., and 131 Cades Bluff (26-22/23/24). Minutes were not yet published.

Airport Commission

Two Airport Commission meetings took place. On June 29, the Airport Managerial Oversight Committee discussed potentially shortening T-hangar Row E lease renewals from two-year to one-year terms to match other rows, reviewed financial reports, and addressed communications to noncompliant tenants. On July 2, the full Airport Commission reviewed engineering projects including the Northwest Terminal Apron and Southeast Area site grading, drainage, and utility plans with funding; a preliminary study for Runway 1/19 rehabilitation and strengthening; Castle Heights entrance relocation; and Phase I of a runway lighting system and REILs/PAPI lights. Commissioners also considered Row E lease rates and updates to the T-hangar waiting list.

Coming up

The Lebanon City Council will meet July 7. A public hearing is scheduled on a proposed land use change for 65 and 85 Rutledge Lane from Rural Preservation to Interchange Commercial. The council will then vote on an ordinance to rescind annual financial contributions to Wilson County for the Expo Center, consider creating a Design Review Commission, amend budgets for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Police Department (including two CERT vehicles), and set a new fee schedule for Recreation Department youth programs.