Planning commission approves mural for Nashville Classic Rentals; staff requested a wording tweak

The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved a mural for Nashville Classic Rentals at 318 Rockland Road while asking the applicant to work with staff on final wording. Planning staff had advised against including the business name on a mural because zoning classifies named branding as signage, but recommended conditional approval if the design avoided using the full business trade name as primary graphics.

Applicant Aiden Feeley described the mural as a gateway feature for the Rockland Road corridor and said the design team would remove any explicit business-identifying signage from the wall. Planning staff noted city mural guidelines and color selections submitted; the applicant agreed to revise the graphic to use the phrase “classic for a reason” rather than the business trade name so it would be treated as artwork rather than a sign.

Commissioners supported the design and the applicant’s willingness to work with staff. Commissioner Slattery made the motion to accept the mural design with the wording “classic for a reason.” The commission approved the mural by electronic vote, 8–0.

Action: The commission approved the mural/site plan subject to staff comments and the applicant’s agreement not to include the business trade name as primary mural signage.

Ending: The applicant said a local artist will paint the mural; the business expects the mural to provide a colorful visual feature for drivers entering Hendersonville from Rockland Road.