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Tennessee has 1,860 building permits on file right now, with 666 new permits filed in just the last 30 days. That's steady work available if you know where to look. Nashville dominates the market with 1,520 permits, but don't sleep on secondary markets like Antioch (93 permits), Hermitage (70), and Madison (68). These smaller cities often mean less competition for the same jobs. The permit data shows clear demand patterns. Demolition leads by far with 612 permits, followed by pool work (341), plumbing (196), roofing (184), and renovations (132). If you're a roofer, plumber, or HVAC contractor, you've got solid opportunity in the numbers. General contractors bidding multi-trade jobs will find plenty of scope across demolition and renovation projects. Permit data is your lead generation tool. Every permit filed means a property owner already committed to construction. Pull the right permit type for your trade, find the address and contractor info, and you can reach out before the general contractor fully staffs the job. The 666 permits filed last month show the pipeline is active. Getting in early on these projects beats waiting for word-of-mouth leads.
Building permits are your direct lead source. When a permit is filed, it includes the property address, project scope, and contractor contact info. Search Tennessee permits by trade type (roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical), then filter by filing date to find the newest projects. A permit filed last week means active construction within days or weeks. Contact the general contractor or property owner directly before they've locked in all their subcontractors. The 666 permits filed in Tennessee this month represent 666 potential jobs for your business.
Nashville is the clear leader with 1,520 permits on file, making it the biggest market by far. However, secondary markets offer less competition. Antioch has 93 active permits, Hermitage has 70, Madison has 68, and Brentwood has 24. Don't focus only on Nashville. Smaller cities mean fewer contractors bidding on jobs, which can translate to better margins and faster decisions from property owners.
Demolition work leads with 612 permits, followed by pool construction (341 permits), plumbing (196), roofing (184), and renovations (132). If you're a roofer, you've got 184 active roofing permits to pursue. Plumbers have 196 plumbing permits. For general contractors, demolition and renovation projects offer the broadest scope. Pool permits often bundle electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, so subcontractors in those trades should track pool permits closely.
2,253 recent building permits filed in Tennessee.
2,253 permits
To establish and operate a food truck on-site for the preparation and sale of food as part of a commercial food service.
To construct a 4br, 4ba, single-family residence unit a, as part of a detached horizontal property regime (hpr). residence will contain 3538 sf of living space, 528 sf garage, and…
To erect 1 non-illuminated blade sign & 1 non-illuminated wall sign for 3S Yoga. All signage must comply with SP Zoning Ordinance #BL2006-1042. Otherwise, neither building sign to…
To reface 3 existing projection signs only for Vetra 500 Fifth. No changes are to be made to the size, height, or location of any of the 3 existing projection signs (please see ori…
Storm damage repair to an existing single-family dwelling. Replacing portion of roof, rafters, and exterior brick siding. Repair brick chimney. Repair electrical. Keep existing flo…
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To construct a 24' x 30' single-story Detached Garage with attic storage located to the rear of an existing single-family dwelling. Not to be constructed over or obstruct any easem…
Demising of one 1,748 sf single suite into 2 suites & extension of existing fire sprinkler system. no change in use.
Home suffered a fire. All electrical and plumbing above the concrete substrate will need to be replaced. Home is being demoed down to the studs. Minor stud replacement. RS15 Zoning…
To construct a detached single-family townhome lot 12, 3-stories with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, 2,073 sq ft conditioned space, 420 sq ft garage and 107 sq ft covered balcony/po…
to conduct renovations to combine 3 suites into spec office and warehouse space with overhead doors and truck parking. no change to footprint. future tenant will require rehab/use…
We will be renovating the exterior of the buildings in regards to windows being repaired and replaced. Repairing gutters damaged due to to storms. Removal of all construction debri…
To construct unit of Horizontal Property Regime, The Lanes. 3-story single-family residence, 3 bedrooms & 3.5 full bathrooms with 2,073sf living area, 420sf garage and 107sf balcon…
To construct a detached single-family townhome lot 7, 3-stories with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, 2078 sq ft conditioned space, 420 sq ft garage and 47 sq ft covered balcony/porch.…
For tenant improvement construction for a relocated FedEx Office Business Center (lower level: 1,303 sf) and a minor renovation of the existing FedEx Office Parcel Management space…
To construct a single family residence at the address 1100 Lawrence Ave with 3813 SF of living space, 155 SF covered front porch, and 252 SF covered rear porch. Minimum front conte…
To construct a detached single-family townhome lot 11, 3-stories with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, 2,078 sq ft conditioned space, 420 sq ft garage and 47 sq ft covered balcony/porch…
To amend permit number #2024113234. Additional work to include: the removal of interior occupancy separations. No additional square footage has been added to the project. No exteri…
Interior renovation to an existing single-family residence, including all associated structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work as required. Scope includes selective dem…
Full replacement of electrical, new plumbing, full HVAC update, new roof, new windows, remove load bearing wall and support with a recessed LVL, raise subfloor in attached garage c…
to conduct renovations to reduce the size of of office and warehouse space to create new spec suite. no change to footprint. future tenant will require separate renovation/use and…