All properties within Metropolitan Nashville are zoned for particular uses depending on their zone district classifications. If you're considering an investment property in Nashville, take a look at the city's Zoning Land Use Table. It will let you know what uses are permitted in various zones around the city. The property will be considered "zoned and ready" as long as its zoning matches your planned use for it. Once you've got the property in your hands, you'll probably want to do some renovations. The building permit process in Nashville is pretty straight forward. The building permits are handled by