Committee approves purchase of former Wendy's site for Hadley Park library; neighbor Samaritan Ministries raises relocation concerns

The Planning & Zoning Committee of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on April 14 approved a resolution to purchase a half‑acre parcel for use in connection with construction of a new Nashville Public Library branch at Hadley Park and discussed community concerns about Samaritan Ministries, which is adjacent to the proposed site.

Public commenter Steve Reiter told the committee that Samaritan Ministries “serve[s] a meal to the vulnerable on a regular basis” and said he was concerned the ministry would be “sandwiched between the existing library and this new piece of property that Metro was acquiring.” Reiter asked the committee to ensure Samaritan Ministries could continue providing services in North Nashville and noted a closing date “for later this month,” suggesting Metro could seek an extension if…