Pegram Planning Commission approves Dreamland Estates expansion, pending Metro review

The Pegram Planning Commission voted in May to approve the final plat for an expansion of the Dreamland Estates subdivision along the Cheatham-Davidson county line, but the development cannot move forward unless it also receives approval from Metro Nashville.

Because the project spans both jurisdictions, officials said Pegram's approval will become null and void if Metro declines to approve its portion of the final plat.

The subdivision addition is being developed by Howington Construction, owned by Pegram Alderman Randy Howington, who is not seeking re-election this August. The project also includes plans for a four-lot commercial development that will house Swingzone, an indoor baseball and softball training facility proposed near Highway 70.

The Swingzone project has drawn public attention for more than a year. In October 2024, the Metro Nashville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception allowing the batting facility to move forward on the Davidson County side of the property after months of delays and neighborhood opposition.

Residents who formed the Pegram Preservation Association argued the facility could increase traffic, reduce nearby property values and negatively affect the surrounding residential character and wildlife.

Howington Construction ultimately abandoned earlier efforts to relocate the county line and instead pursued approvals through Metro Nashville, leaving the project largely outside the jurisdiction of Pegram officials.

The Planning Commission's recent vote addressed the final subdivision plat, which remains contingent on Metro's action before becoming effective.

The proposed development sits near the intersection of Highway 70 and Beverly Hills Drive, where a fatal three-vehicle crash occurred on April 12. According to Metro Nashville Police, 59-year-old David Elliott was killed after another driver crossed into oncoming traffic, triggering a chain-reaction collision that closed Highway 70 for several hours.

While the crash was unrelated to the proposed development, traffic along the Highway 70 corridor has been a recurring concern among some residents as growth continues near the county line.

If Metro grants its approval, the Dreamland Estates expansion and accompanying commercial lots would be cleared to move forward under the approved final plat. If Metro denies the application, Pegram's approval would no longer be valid.