Gallatin Council defers Foxland Harbor marina plan after months of public opposition and traffic concerns

The Gallatin City Council postponed consideration of Ordinance 02507-40, an amended preliminary master development plan for the Foxland Harbor Marina, after hours of public comment and repeated requests for additional technical review.

The ordinance, introduced by City Planner Brian Rose, would allow a mixed-use project on about 7.38 acres south of Nashville Pike and east of Douglas Bend Road that includes a new marina, up to 112 condominium units and roughly 13,870–18,870 square feet of commercial and restaurant space. Council deferred action until the Aug. 12 work session to give staff and consultants time to complete additional review of traffic, parking and stormwater issues.

Why it matters: Neighbors said the proposal has evolved rapidly in recent months and now differs sharply from the original master-plan vision for the neighborhood. Speakers said the current design—at up to 253 slips in some public discussion and multi-story residential buildings—would change local traffic patterns, strain the public boat launch, and alter neighborhood character. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has already granted a lease for marina construction; the city's review focuses on land-side development, zoning exceptions and site infrastructure.

Opponents at the podium questioned the traffic study timing, building height and parking. Tom Lee, partner at Nelson Mullins speaking for Friends of Old…