The local department that handles zoning, land use and development planning for Nashville and Davidson County.
The Metro Nashville Planning Department describes its work in land use, zoning, community planning and development review. Retaining walls can come up in site plans, subdivisions, setbacks, overlays and grading rules. Owners and developers in Nashville may need to learn how zoning, overlays and plans affect walls, fences and grading on a property.
We are a private company and are not part of Metro government. Planning staff and boards make decisions, and we help owners prepare site information, sketches and questions. For larger projects, civil engineers and planners usually lead plan preparation, and we build walls to those plans. The official site lists services, maps and contacts, and we are glad to explain how wall locations and heights relate to typical planning concepts.
Visit the official Metro Planning website
Rules about what can be built where.
Special districts may add requirements.
Larger projects often need reviewed plans.
Distances from property lines may limit building.
Staff and boards interpret rules.
We prepare information and build to approved plans.
Multifamily and HOA Retaining WallsWalls for apartments, condos, townhomes and neighborhoods, including common area repairs and phased projects.Explore 
Loading Dock and Grade Separation WallsWalls that create dock pits, ramps and grade changes for trucks, with heavy-load design and drainage.Explore 
Engineered Wall Design CoordinationWorking with civil and geotechnical engineers so taller, loaded and complex walls are designed and built to stamped…Explore 
Permit and Code GuidanceHelp finding out what permits, inspections and code rules apply to your wall, and preparing the information the…Explore 
HOA and Neighborhood Approval SupportPreparing drawings, samples and descriptions for HOA, architectural review and neighborhood approval.Explore 
Material Selection and Sample ReviewComparing block, stone, concrete and timber with real samples so your wall fits your goals, budget and yard.Explore Size a wall, plan tiers or ballpark a budget.
Retaining Wall Size and Material CalculatorEnter wall length and height to see face area, block count, base stone, drain pipe and geogrid layers to plan for.Try it 
Retaining Wall Tier and Slope PlannerEnter slope height and distance to see how many tiers may suit the grade, how far apart to space them and how wide the shelves can be.Try it 
Retaining Wall Budget PlannerPick a wall type, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it It can, through setbacks, heights and overlays. Ask the department about your address.
Usually engineers or designers. We build to approved plans.
No. We are a private retaining wall company and are not part of Metro Planning. Officials make the decisions, and we help you prepare information and understand the process.
ResourceCMHAA trade association for concrete masonry and hardscape products that shares technical resources, design guidance and industry news.Learn more ResourceASCEA professional society for civil engineers that publishes standards, technical papers and infrastructure information.Learn more ResourceASTMA standards organization that publishes technical standards for materials, testing and products used in construction.Learn more ResourceTennessee 811The one-call service that notifies utility owners so buried lines can be marked before digging begins.Learn more Call us and describe your slope or your wall. We will look at your site, talk through options and give you a clear written estimate.
