Antioch and Cane Ridge are rapidly growing communities. Their areas are comprised of traditional suburban development in built out areas, while other areas are rural in character but have an emerging suburban residential pattern. Corridors are mainly commercial with emerging areas of mixed use. The community has experienced years of record growth and challenges persist.
Decades ago, Antioch and Cane Ridge were mainly rural in character; that changed over time to more suburban in places with residential development. Today, these fast-growing areas are more diverse with a younger population as well as an aging population whose lifestyles now require nearby amenities, mobility options (including transit), and local employment.
The study area is generally bounded by Bell Road and Mt. View Road on the north, the County Line on the east and south, and Nolensville Pike on the west. The study area crosses into four Council Districts.
About the Study
The Metro Planning Department has a long-standing relationship with the Cane Ridge Community Club and members of the Cane Ridge and Antioch communities. The department began discussing the possibility of a small area study with Cane Ridge residents more than five years ago. However, COVID, staffing, and other factors caused a delay in getting the study started.
In 2022, CM Rutherford included Cane Ridge in Council Resolution RS2022-1326, which directed the department to conduct studies of several neighborhoods throughout the County. With several other complementary projects—including the Multimodal Mobility Master Plan and the Housing and Infrastructure Study—getting underway, this is an opportune time to launch the small area study. The study also extends east into another portion of Antioch that is experiencing similar growth and issues like Cane Ridge.
The Cane Ridge—Antioch Small Area Study is intended to examine the relationship between policy and zoning in the study area — primarily that of Suburban Neighborhood Evolving (T3 NE) policy and Agricultural (AR2a) zoning. The study will explore planned and existing housing and infrastructure in the area, carefully coordinating with other ongoing Metro studies. Further, the study will explore Metro’s existing conservation tools and best practices from peer cities and explore ways in which these tools and practices may be utilized in the study area.
Related Documents
Cane Ridge - Antioch Small Area Study Project Overview
Contact
- General Questions: Donald Anthony, [email protected]
- General Questions: Anita McCaig, 615-862-7156, [email protected]