Nashville satellite cities: property tax
How Metro rates and a separate city tax combine
Davidson County · Incorporated city within Metro Nashville
Oak Hill, Tennessee
A satellite city inside Nashville with graduated lot sizes and a Radnor Lake Natural Area Impact Zone on its map
Oak Hill is an incorporated city inside Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, with 4,891 residents at the 2020 Census. It has its own zoning with six residential districts, steep-slope rules and a Radnor Lake Natural Area Impact Zone on its map. The city says it does not collect property tax, so Metro’s rates apply.
In short: Oak Hill is an incorporated city inside Nashville with six residential zoning districts. The city says it does not collect property tax, so Metro’s rates apply.
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Overview
Oak Hill at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Incorporated in 1952, before Metro Nashville formed; manager/commission government | Note 2 |
| Population | 4,891 at the 2020 Census | Note 1 |
| Land area | About 7.84 square miles (2020 Census) | Note 1 |
| City Hall | 5548 Franklin Pike, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37220 | Note 10 |
| City services | Street maintenance, chipper service, trash and recycling, right-of-way maintenance, permits and inspections. Metro handles fire and police | Note 2 |
| Zoning districts | Residential A through F, with a Radnor Lake Natural Area Impact Zone on the map adopted November 25, 2025 | Note 4 |
| Minimum lot area | From 10,000 square feet in District A to 4 acres in District F, per the June 2023 ordinance supplement | Note 5 |
| City property tax | The city states it does not collect property tax; Metro rates apply | Note 3 |
| Metro rate | General Services District $2.782 per $100 of assessed value for 2025; residential property is assessed at 25% | Note 9 |
See the Nashville satellite cities tax comparison. Nearby: Belle Meade, Forest Hills and Brentwood.
Setting
What is Oak Hill’s setting?
A city with graduated lot sizes, hillside rules and a Radnor Lake Natural Area Impact Zone on its zoning map.
- Oak Hill’s map includes a Radnor Lake Natural Area Impact Zone, private streets and conditional use permit areas (Note 4).
- Tennessee State Parks describes Radnor Lake State Park as a 1,368-acre Class II Natural Area, day-use only; TDEC’s natural areas page says 1,367 acres (Notes 7, 8).
- The city handles building permits and inspections, while Metro Nashville handles fire and police (Note 2).
Local rules
Which rules govern land in Oak Hill?
Title 14 of the Oak Hill Municipal Code covers zoning, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, floodplain zoning, short-term rentals and tree management (Note 6).
- Minimum lot area runs from 10,000 square feet in District A and 20,000 in District B to 1, 2, 3 and 4 acres in Districts C through F. These figures are from the June 2023 supplement; 2025 amendments were not read (Note 5).
- Steep-slope requirements apply to any slope of 15% or greater covering 1,000 square feet or more (Note 5).
- Before construction, an applicant submits an inventory of trees on the lot of 3 inches or more in diameter, and the code has a Tree Management chapter (Note 5).
No historic overlay or architectural design review was found for Oak Hill, and the floodplain chapter text was not read. Confirm with the city.
Due diligence
What should you check before buying in Oak Hill?
| Check | Why it matters here | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning district and lot size | The district sets minimum lot area. Ask the city for the parcel’s district and the current ordinance, since amendments were made in 2025 | Notes 4, 5 |
| Steep slopes | Check whether the lot has slopes of 15% or more over 1,000 square feet | Note 5 |
| Trees | Plan for a tree inventory before construction and ask about tree management rules | Note 5 |
| Radnor Lake impact zone | Check the zoning map for whether the parcel is inside the impact zone and what applies | Note 4 |
| Flood status | Check the address on FEMA’s map service; Title 14 has a floodplain zoning chapter | Note 6 |
| Tax bill | Metro’s rate applies and the city says it collects no property tax. Confirm with the Metro Trustee | Notes 3, 9 |
This is a checklist, not advice. Confirm each item with the city, Metro Nashville and your attorney.
Comparison
How does Oak Hill compare with nearby places?
| Community | Setting | How it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Meade | Satellite city in Davidson County | Levies its own city property tax; Oak Hill says it does not |
| Forest Hills | Satellite city in Davidson County | Not named by Metro’s Trustee as having a separate city tax |
| Brentwood | City in Williamson County, to the south | A different county, so a different assessor, trustee and rate |
Working with ABODE
How does ABODE help in Oak Hill?
On sloped or wooded land, the survey, the slope and the tree inventory shape what is possible. ABODE International Realty LLC is licensed in Tennessee (Real Estate Firm 263936), and its Murfreesboro office lists Oak Hill as a service area. Conversations are private.
Keep reading
Which related guides should you read next?
Belle Meade
A small city with five zoning districts and a citywide conservation overlay
Forest Hills
A city with ten zoning districts and a hillside overlay
Brentwood
A city with its own zoning and a $0.19 city rate for 2026
Franklin
The county seat, with its own rate and a Franklin Special School District tax district
Questions
Oak Hill real estate: frequently asked questions
Is Oak Hill part of Nashville?
Oak Hill is an incorporated city inside Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. It was incorporated in 1952, before Metro formed, and had 4,891 residents at the 2020 Census.
Does Oak Hill charge its own property tax?
The city states it does not collect property tax. Properties are subject to Metro Nashville’s rates, which were $2.782 per $100 of assessed value for the General Services District in 2025. Confirm with the Metro Trustee.
What zoning districts does Oak Hill have?
Six residential districts, A through F. Minimum lot area runs from 10,000 square feet in District A to 4 acres in District F, per the June 2023 ordinance supplement. The city adopted a new zoning map on November 25, 2025, so confirm the current rules.
Does Oak Hill have steep-slope rules?
Yes. Its zoning ordinance applies steep-slope requirements to slopes of 15% or greater covering 1,000 square feet or more. Ask the city how they apply to a specific lot.
Does ABODE International Realty work near Oak Hill?
ABODE International Realty LLC is licensed in Tennessee as Real Estate Firm 263936. Its Murfreesboro office lists Oak Hill among its service areas. Request a consultation to discuss a purchase or sale.
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Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2020 Incorporated Places (TIGERweb). 2020 Census population 4,891. The Tennessee State Data Center’s certified report lists the same figure. Checked October 5, 2026.
- City of Oak Hill: government. Oak Hill was incorporated in 1952, before Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County formed. The same page describes a manager/commission form of government and lists city services: street maintenance and paving, chipper service, weekly trash and recycling pickup, right-of-way maintenance, and building permits and code inspections. It says Metro Nashville handles emergency services such as fire and police. Checked October 5, 2026.
- City of Oak Hill: Davidson County property tax rates and calculator. The city states it does not collect taxes; properties are subject to Metro rates plus any satellite-city rates. The statement is used here only for city property tax, because the city does receive other revenue. Checked October 5, 2026.
- City of Oak Hill: official zoning map (adopted November 25, 2025). Six residential districts, A through F, plus conditional use permit areas, private streets and a Radnor Lake Natural Area Impact Zone. Checked October 5, 2026.
- City of Oak Hill: Zoning Ordinance Title 14, Supplement No. 1 (June 2023). Table II minimum lot areas: A 10,000 sq ft, B 20,000, C 1 acre, D 2 acres, E 3 acres, F 4 acres. Amendments in 2025 exist and were not read. The same supplement sets steep-slope requirements for slopes of 15% or greater covering 1,000 square feet or more (Section 14-138) and requires an inventory of all trees on the lot with a diameter of 3 inches or more (Section 14-904). Checked October 5, 2026.
- Oak Hill Municipal Code, 2018 edition: Title 14. Chapters include zoning, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, sign regulations, floodplain zoning, wireless towers, short-term rentals and tree management. The code is also on Municode. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Tennessee State Parks: Radnor Lake State Park. Describes a 1,368-acre park protected as a Class II Natural Area, day-use only. TDEC’s natural areas page says 1,367 acres. Checked October 5, 2026.
- TDEC: Radnor Lake State Natural Area. A 1,367-acre natural area in Davidson County designated in 1973, with an 85-acre lake created in 1914. Checked October 5, 2026.
- Davidson County Property Assessor: tax rates and calculator. The General Services District rate for 2025 is $2.782 per $100 of assessed value; the Urban Services District combined rate is $2.814. The same page lists the residential assessment ratio as 25% of appraised value. Checked October 5, 2026.
- City of Oak Hill (official site). City Hall is at 5548 Franklin Pike, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37220. Checked October 5, 2026.