Car Wash Proposed Next to Bellevue Church

Developers seek rezoning for commercial lot near Harpeth Heights Baptist Church

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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An empty commercial lot on Highway 100 in Bellevue, Tennessee could soon be the site of a new car wash, according to a proposal being presented to the local community. Metro Councilmember Jason Spain has organized a meeting for residents to voice their opinions on the rezoning required for the car wash development, as the current zoning is more suited for a restaurant.

Why it matters

The proposed car wash development highlights the ongoing tension between community needs and commercial development in the Bellevue area. While the lot is currently zoned for commercial use, some residents may prefer a different type of business that better fits the character of the neighborhood.

The details

Developers are proposing to build a club car wash on the empty lot next to Harpeth Heights Baptist Church. However, the current zoning for the property is more aligned with a restaurant or similar commercial use, so the developers will need to get the zoning changed in order to proceed with the car wash plan. Councilmember Jason Spain has organized a community meeting to allow residents to share their thoughts and concerns about the proposed rezoning and car wash development.

  • The community meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at the Bellevue YMCA.

The players

Jason Spain

Metro Councilmember for District 35, who has organized the community meeting to discuss the proposed car wash development.

Harpeth Heights Baptist Church

The church located adjacent to the empty commercial lot where the car wash is proposed to be built.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know that it's necessarily a bad fit, but I don't know that it's the best fit either. It's a unique property. It's sort of long and skinny, with a pretty small entranceway there on Highway 100.”

— Jason Spain, Metro Councilmember (WKRN)

What’s next

The community meeting tonight will be an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on the proposed rezoning and car wash development. The Metro Council will then consider the rezoning request based on the feedback received from the local community.

The takeaway

This proposal highlights the ongoing challenges of balancing commercial development and community needs in the Bellevue area. While the empty lot is zoned for commercial use, some residents may prefer a different type of business that better fits the character of the neighborhood.