Cheekwood Estate and Gardens

Residents of the Belle Meade-Highlands neighborhood are suing the city over traffic issues caused by Cheekwood Estate and Gardens' events, arguing the nonprofit operates outside its zoning agreement. The lawsuit claims Cheekwood's large crowds exceed traffic thresholds, prompting the city to propose a new access road through Warner Park, which faces opposition. The city's legal counsel stated it cannot acquire park property via eminent domain.

A new state law transferred control of the Metro Nashville Airport Authority to Republican state leaders, prompting legal challenges from the city seeking to reinstate mayor-appointed board members. Nashville Electric Service appointed Laine Arnold as chief communications officer to address public communication issues during recent crises. A lawsuit over Cheekwood Estate's planned parking garage faces criticism from Councilmember Sandy Ewing for misrepresenting the city's efforts to improve park access.

A West Nashville neighborhood group has sued in Davidson County Chancery Court to block Cheekwood Estate and Gardens' new parking pavilion, alleging it will exceed permissible traffic volumes and violate zoning laws. Plaintiffs argue Cheekwood's operations have illegally bent R20 zoning rules for decades and seek a stop-work order until compliance is achieved.