Demolition permit in Nashville, TN
We couldn't confirm this from Nashville's code.
Rather than guess, here is the exact section to read and who to call. A rule appears on this site only when the ordinance states it plainly.
Read 16.04.190, with permit approvals in 17.40.545 and 17.40.550
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | — | Yes | Tearing down a building or part of one needs a demolition… |
| Brentwood | 12 mi | Yes | 90-day waiting period before a permit issues if the struc… |
| Hendersonville | 14 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Franklin | 18 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
| Smyrna | 20 mi | Yes | Demolishing a structure or part of one needs a permit. De… |
| Farragut | 147 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
Other work in Nashville
Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Nashville can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.