Property Tax Relief Available for Qualifying Nashville Homeowners
Wedgewood-Houston residents who are 65 or older, disabled, or disabled veterans may qualify for significant property tax relief through Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County's Tax Relief Program. The application window is currently open through Saturday, April 5, 2026.
Who Qualifies?
The program serves three groups of homeowners:
Seniors age 65 or older (must have turned 65 by December 31, 2025)
Disabled homeowners receiving SSA or SSI benefits
Disabled veterans rated permanently and totally disabled, and their surviving spouses
For seniors and disabled homeowners, total household income for 2024 cannot exceed $37,530. This income calculation uses a specific formula based on your federal tax return: Adjusted Gross Income (line 11) minus taxable Social Security (line 6B) plus full Social Security amount (line 6A). Veterans and their surviving spouses have no income restrictions.
What You'll Need
All applicants must provide:
Proof of age, disability, or veteran status
Proof of ownership (tax bill, deed, etc.)
Evidence the property is your principal residence (driver's license or two utility bills)
Your 2025 Reappraisal Notice from the Metropolitan Assessor
Seniors and disabled applicants must also provide 2024 income documentation, such as federal tax returns with supporting documents.
Tax Savings
Relief amounts vary by category and tax district. For 2025, elderly and disabled homeowners can receive up to $1,265.22 in the urban district, while disabled veterans and surviving spouses may receive up to $3,385.61.
Already Enrolled?
Current participants must submit their annual vouchers by April 5 to maintain enrollment.
How to Apply
Visit the Metropolitan Trustee's Office Monday through Saturday (offices closed Sundays). For questions or to confirm required documents, contact the Trustee's Office before your visit.
This program has helped Nashville homeowners since 1973. Don't miss this opportunity to reduce your property tax burden.
To learn more about your property taxes: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/trustee/learn-about-property-tax-relief
Open Letter to Council Member Terry Vo
Martin & Merritt Rezoning Application - A Call for Transparency and Action
Dear Council Member Vo,
We are writing this open letter to request accountability and transparency regarding the Martin & Merritt rezoning application for the Wedgewood Houston area. After three years of good-faith collaboration, overwhelming community support, and unanimous Planning Commission approval, this project has stalled at City Council with no explanation or communication from your office.
The Timeline
The Planning Commission effectively approved this project in June 2025 but deferred the final vote at your specific request to allow additional time for you to meet with community members. Following that community engagement period, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the project on July 24, 2025.
It has now been over two months since that approval. Despite numerous attempts by the developer, community members, and the SomeraRoad team to contact your office, we have received no response. No explanation. No communication. No path forward.
Three Years of Extraordinary Community Engagement
Over the past three years, SomeraRoad has conducted 12 community meetings and made over 1,000 modifications to address community concerns, including:
Significantly reducing building height
Eliminating the controversial Hamilton Street access
Reducing the overall number of units
Committing to funding sidewalk improvements
Providing detailed economic justification for all project components, including the hotel economics letter from Aparium that you specifically requested
Collaborative Work with All Stakeholders
In the final phase of planning, SomeraRoad worked extensively with key stakeholders to address every concern:
NDOT (Nashville Department of Transportation):
Coordinated on alley and driveway connections
Received NDOT approval for connecting the alley to Merritt over the Hamilton option
Incorporated official transportation department input on traffic flow solutions
Immediate Neighbors:
Direct collaboration with residents bordering the project site
Three residents living directly across from the proposed location are extremely vocal supporters
Addressed specific concerns of those most directly impacted by the development
The people who will be most affected by this project are among its strongest advocates
Your Office:
Ongoing attempts at direct communication and collaboration
Provided all requested documentation
Addressed every specific concern raised during your tenure
Made additional modifications based on your feedback
Demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively on all feasible requests
Overwhelming Community Support
The community engagement you requested took place, and the results were unambiguous: the community overwhelmingly supports this project. The residents who will experience daily interaction with this development are vocal advocates for it. The Planning Commission unanimously approved it. NDOT has signed off on the transportation elements.
Every stakeholder has done their part—except for one.
The Questions That Need Answers
Council Member Vo, we respectfully but firmly request answers to the following questions:
What is the current status of the Martin & Merritt rezoning application?
Are there specific concerns or issues that have not been addressed? If so, what are they, and why haven't they been communicated despite months of outreach?
What is the anticipated timeline for bringing this matter before City Council?
Why has your office not responded to months of communication attempts from multiple stakeholders?
A Call for Accountability
Three years of collaboration. Twelve community meetings. Over 1,000 modifications. Unanimous Planning Commission approval. Overwhelming community support. Direct support from immediate neighbors. NDOT approval. Every request honored. Every concern addressed.
And yet—silence.
The residents of Wedgewood Houston deserve elected officials who communicate with their constituents. The community deserves transparency about why a project with this level of support and this depth of collaborative process cannot move forward. SomeraRoad has demonstrated extraordinary good faith. The community has spoken clearly.
We are asking you to do the same.
Please provide the community with an update on this application, explain what concerns remain unaddressed, and outline a path forward. If you oppose this project, the community deserves to know why and to have that opposition stated clearly and publicly.
We remain willing to work collaboratively with your office, but collaboration requires communication. We look forward to your response.
Respectfully but expectantly,
Earnes Morgan
Wedgewood Houston Resident
This letter
This letter represents the concerns of multiple community members, residents, and stakeholders who have attempted unsuccessfully to communicate with Council Member Vo's office regarding this matter.
WEDGEWOOD-HOUSTON RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar: Driving National Impact, Rooted in Local Community
Wedgewood-Houston continues to be home to remarkable individuals who are shaping the world while staying grounded in the spirit of our neighborhood. This month, we shine the spotlight on Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar, a dedicated community member and nationally recognized leader in youth advocacy.
Parvathi serves as the Vice President of Community Impact at America’s Promise Alliance, a national nonprofit that supports young people through times of social, political, and economic uncertainty. In her role, she helps organizations across the country navigate complex challenges and convert them into positive, youth-centered action.
“Part of what we’re trying to offer through our Alliance programming is creating opportunities where leaders can really grapple with these challenges—and turn them into action that leads to impact,” she explains.
While her work reaches across the nation, Parv is also deeply connected to the local community. She and her family can often be seen walking or biking through the neighborhood, and she’s an active volunteer in Wedgewood-Houston—frequently lending her time to local initiatives and neighborhood events.
Her ability to balance national leadership with grassroots involvement makes her a perfect example of what makes WeHo special: global vision, local heart.
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Wedgewood-Houston: Where Nashville's Creative Soul Meets Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Neighborhood That Dared to Dream Different
Just south of downtown Nashville, where the tourist crowds thin and the real city begins, lies Wedgewood-Houston—a neighborhood that embodies everything entrepreneurs love about Music City's authentic creative energy. This isn't the Nashville of honky-tonk bars and tour buses. This is the Nashville where artists, makers, and business innovators are writing the next chapter of the city's story.
From Industrial Roots to Creative Renaissance
Wedgewood-Houston's transformation tells a quintessentially American story of reinvention. Once dominated by warehouses and light manufacturing, the neighborhood's industrial bones now house some of Nashville's most exciting creative enterprises. Those high ceilings and concrete floors that once echoed with machinery now buzz with the energy of startups, artist studios, and craft breweries.
The area's proximity to Music Row and downtown—just minutes away but worlds apart in character—offers entrepreneurs the perfect balance of accessibility and authenticity. Here, you can grab coffee with a Grammy-winning producer in the morning and pitch your startup to investors downtown by afternoon, all while maintaining roots in a community that values creativity over conformity.
A Maker's Paradise
Walk down Houston Street and you'll discover why Wedgewood-Houston has become Nashville's unofficial headquarters for makers and creatives. Antique shops overflow with vintage finds that inspire new designs. Art galleries showcase work from emerging local artists. Craft breweries experiment with flavors that reflect Nashville's evolving palate.
For entrepreneurs, this creative ecosystem offers something invaluable: inspiration and collaboration opportunities around every corner. The neighborhood's makers-first mentality means you'll find metalworkers next to fashion designers, woodworkers beside tech developers, all sharing ideas and cross-pollinating industries in ways that spark innovation.
The Food Scene That Fuels Innovation
Nashville's culinary renaissance has found one of its most exciting expressions in Wedgewood-Houston. From beloved institutions like Arnold's Country Kitchen—a meat-and-three legend that's been feeding locals since 1982—to innovative newcomers pushing the boundaries of Southern cuisine, the neighborhood offers the kind of diverse dining ecosystem that serious food entrepreneurs study.
The area's restaurants reflect the broader entrepreneurial spirit: chefs taking risks, experimenting with fusion concepts, and creating gathering spaces that foster community. These aren't just places to eat; they're informal conference rooms where deals get made over hot chicken and craft cocktails.
Living Where You Work Actually Works
One of Wedgewood-Houston's greatest assets for entrepreneurs is its livability. Unlike many urban creative districts that empty out after work hours, this neighborhood maintains a residential character that creates authentic community. Converted lofts and new developments offer housing options that let you walk to your studio, your favorite coffee shop, and your evening entertainment.
The neighborhood's human scale means you quickly become part of a network of familiar faces—the barista who knows your order, the gallery owner who introduces you to potential collaborators, the brewery owner who becomes an informal business mentor. This kind of organic networking is invaluable for entrepreneurs who understand that business is ultimately about relationships.
The Infrastructure of Opportunity
Wedgewood-Houston benefits from Nashville's broader economic momentum while maintaining its own distinct character. The neighborhood's proximity to major highways, the airport, and downtown business districts provides practical advantages for companies that need to think regionally or nationally while staying rooted locally.
Recent infrastructure improvements have enhanced walkability and bike accessibility, reflecting the neighborhood's commitment to supporting the kind of lifestyle that attracts creative professionals. New developments balance growth with character preservation, ensuring that Wedgewood-Houston's authentic spirit remains intact even as opportunity expands.
A Community That Invests in Itself
What sets Wedgewood-Houston apart is its residents' genuine investment in the neighborhood's success. Local business owners collaborate rather than just compete. Artists organize group shows and events. Residents advocate for smart development that enhances rather than erases the area's character.
This community-minded approach creates opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to build businesses that contribute to something larger than themselves. Whether you're launching a tech startup or opening a craft studio, you'll find neighbors who are genuinely interested in your success and willing to support local enterprise.
The Nashville Advantage
Wedgewood-Houston captures everything that makes Nashville attractive to entrepreneurs: lower costs than coastal cities, a business-friendly environment, and a culture that celebrates both creativity and commerce. But it offers these advantages with a neighborhood-level intimacy that makes it easier to build the authentic relationships that fuel long-term business success.
Tennessee's lack of state income tax, Nashville's relatively affordable real estate market, and the city's growing reputation as a tech hub create favorable conditions for business growth. Wedgewood-Houston lets you access these macro advantages while enjoying the micro benefits of a tight-knit creative community.
Tomorrow's Neighborhood, Today
Wedgewood-Houston represents Nashville's future: a city that honors its creative roots while embracing economic innovation. For entrepreneurs who want to be part of writing that story rather than just benefiting from it, the neighborhood offers an unparalleled opportunity to build businesses that matter in a community that cares.
This isn't just a place to start a company. It's a place to start a movement, to contribute to a creative ecosystem that's reshaping what it means to be a Southern city in the 21st century. In Wedgewood-Houston, your business success becomes part of the neighborhood's success, and vice versa.
Ready to discover what Wedgewood-Houston can do for your entrepreneurial journey? The neighborhood's story is still being written, and there's room for your chapter.
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