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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
Interior renovations to two smaller classrooms, removing an interior wall to make one larger classroom. Work is limited to these two spaces and all related work to create a new cla…
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 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…
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 rehab existing single-family home by installing beams and joists per structural engineer’s recommendations to address structural concerns on the property. no change to existing…
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Interior renovation to an existing single-family residence, including all associated structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work as required. Scope includes selective dem…
to construct a single family residence with 2375 sf living area and 733 sf attached garage and entry area. SP Zoning. must comply with tree regulations one new two inch tree requir…
To construct a 4br, 4ba, single-family residence unit b, as part of a detached horizontal property regime (hpr). residence will contain 3560 sf of living space, 551 sf garage, and…
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…
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…
New Women's Residence Building for Existing CUMBERLAND HEIGHTS (Rehabilitative Services). **This is Phase 2 of Overall Active Stormwater/Grading Permit #2023074836. Phase 1 Men's R…
To permit 10'x16' storage shed (detached accessory structure) previously located to rear of existing single-family residence without a permit. 5' minimum side setback, 20' minimum…
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 construct 441SF sunroom to the rear of existing single family residence. 10' min. side setback, 20' min. rear setback. not to be over any easements. to remain single family.
To construct unit b of a detached two-family development; a single-family dwelling with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. 1,392 sf conditioned space and 288 sf garage. minimum 6' betwe…
MULTIFAMILY TOWNHOME BLDG 6, LOT 121, TOTAL SQFT:1784, GARAGE: 430. Front street setback is 15ft, side setbacks are 5ft, and rear setback is 20ft.
MULTIFAMILY TOWNHOME BLDG 6, LOT 123, TOTAL SQFT:1784, GARAGE: 430. Front street setback is 15ft, side setback are 15ft, and rear setback is 5ft.
Construction of a 22' x 15' (330 sf) all-season sunroom to the rear of existing single family home. will also be demolishing existing deck. setbacks determined by mhzc. not to be c…
To construct unit a of a detached two-family development; a single-family dwelling with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. 1,392 sf conditioned space and 288 sf garage. minimum 6' betwe…
Front porch to be widen to 20ft and covered roof added from the original 5ft existing front porch and depth stays the same as original porch not exceeding the 6ft depth that alread…