In this raw, no-holds-barred episode of Your Home in Davidson County, host Lonnie Spivak sits down with Metro Council member Tom Druffel (District 23 – Belle Meade, West Meade, Hillwood & Warner Park) to unpack the bombshells shaking Nashville: skyrocketing property taxes, controversial zoning overhauls that could turn single-family neighborhoods into multi-unit hotspots, and a Metro Council on the brink of slashing from 40 to 20 members. Tom pulls no punches on how rushed policies are eroding affordability, infrastructure, and that irreplaceable West Nashville charm – and why developers (not you) stand to win big.

From the 45% tax spike hitting fixed-income families hardest, to the "missing middle" housing push that might just flood streets with parking nightmares and flood risks, this convo is a wake-up call for every homeowner. Plus: Tom's take on DADU expansions (hello, backyard investor goldmines?), the broken budget process, and his vision for community-led planning over top-down mandates.

If you're in Davidson County and care about keeping Nashville livable – or just pissed about your latest tax bill – hit play NOW. Your voice matters before it's too late.
Timestamps:

00:00: Intro & Tom's Background (Hotel Vet Turned Youth Advocate)
01:22: Metro Council Shrinkage – SCOTUS Drama & District Redraws
07:12: Property Tax Hell – 45% Jumps, Seniors Squeezed, & Williamson County Temptations
08:10: Zoning Overhaul Alert – RIN/RL Multi-Family Madness Explained
17:00: The Nations Nightmare – Density Without Guardrails
21:06: Infrastructure Lag – Sewers, Sidewalks, & Stormwater Warnings
41:17: DADU Deep Dive – From In-Law Suites to Developer Cash Cows
48:03: Tom's Exit Strategy & Call for Neighborhood-First Politics
50:27: Connect with Tom – Newsletter, Meetings & More
52:24: Local Politics DC – Why Your Council Seat Packs the Real Punch

Join the convo: Drop your zoning horror stories or tax gripes in the comments!

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🚨 Is Nashville's push for "missing middle" housing saving affordability... or just paving the way for corporate landlords and sky-high taxes? Dive into the heated debate with architect-turned-advocate **Chris Rinky**, President of **Save Our Nashville Neighborhoods (SONN)**. Host **Lonnie Spiewak** uncovers the truth behind the RN/RL zoning changes, DADU expansions, and why 90,000 new homes might be a myth.

From post-COVID density frenzy to Metro Council's rushed votes, learn how these plans could transform quiet streets into apartment corridors—without traffic studies, school funding, or real community input. Are we building a walkable utopia or gentrifying our way out of charm? Chris breaks it down with 40+ years of insider expertise.

**Timestamps:**
- 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to You're So Right – Tackling Local Issues
- 02:12 - Chris Remke's Background: From Architect to Neighborhood Defender
- 06:04 - Zoning 101: What Are RN & RL Zones?
- 11:06 - The Growth Myth: 175K New Residents? Or Just 69K?
- 15:09 - Affordability Crisis: Why Supply Alone Won't Fix It
- 22:05 - DADU Danger: 60K New Rentals for Private Equity?
- 28:47 - Real Impacts: The Nations, Bellevue, & Traffic Nightmares
- 36:09 - Gentrification & Spillover: No Studies, No Safety Net
- 47:07 - Bad Premises = Bad Outcomes: Nashville Next to Now
- 56:10 - Get Involved: Contact Council, Join SONN
- 01:01:07 - Final Thoughts: Vote Local, Protect Your Voice

**Key Takeaways:**
- Nashville's zoning rush ignores outdated data and institutional investors driving up prices by 25%.
- True affordability needs subsidies, not "gentle" density that chases out families.
- Act now: Email Metro Council to delay these changes—your voice matters!

**Resources:**
- Save Our Nashville Neighborhoods: https://www.sonninc.org/
- Chris Remke's Substack (Built to Think): https://builttothink.substack.com/
- Metro Council Contact Form: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/council/contact-council
- Unified Housing Strategy Report: Search "Nashville Unified Housing Strategy" for the full PDF
- Podcast on Apple/Spotify: Search "You're So Right Podcast"

If you're in Davidson County, this affects YOUR backyard. Hit LIKE if you're team neighborhood preservation, COMMENT your zoning horror story, and SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered local truth bombs. Share with your council rep!