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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 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.
New 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom sfd on crawl foundation measuring 2,203 sf with a garage of 402 sf, front porch of 29 sf and rear deck of 16 sf. minimum required setbacks: 20' street, 1…
To construct a 4BR, 4.5BA single family residence with 2875 SF of living space, 209 SF storage, 443 SF garage, 240 SF of patio, and 110 SF of covered porches. Minimum front setback…
Interior rehabilitation of single existing residential unit 3779. Scope includes removal and replacement of non-structural finishes including flooring, drywall, and cabinetry. Repl…
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…
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to demolish existing buildings and cut some trees to make it ready for grading. OR20-A-NS Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicati…
To amend permit # 2025035302 Additional work to Include: Finish attic space above dining room, to be flex room. Finish attic space above garage, to be bedroom and bathroom. All wor…
Will be enclosing existing open sided carport on existing slab to create an enclosed garage. Work will include framing three exterior wall, installing exterior sliding door, two wi…
parcel is zoned Rs40 and contains 2.9 acres. this permit to construct a 1776 sf detached garage to the rear of residence. not to be used for living or commercial purposes. 15' min…
To construct Unit A of a detached two-family development, a 2-story, 4 BR, 5 BA, single-family dwelling with 3,240 SF conditioned space, 512 SF garage, and 224 SF of porches/decks.…
MULTIFAMILY TOWNHOME BLDG 6, LOT 122, TOTAL SQFT:1623, GARAGE: 430. Front street setback is 15ft, side setbacks are 5ft, and rear setback is 20ft.
To remodel the first and second floors of an existing single-family residence and construct a 242-square-foot second-floor addition. no change to the existing building footprint. r…
To conduct interior renovations to existing MNPS HILLWOOD SCHOOL (community education) for new EARLY LEARNING CENTER. Existing classrooms to be renovated to accommodate new pre-k c…
To construct a detached accessory pre-fab shed (10' X 12'; 120 SF) over a gravel pad. Height is 7'. Not to be constructed over or obstruct any easements. Minimum 3' side and rear s…
To construct a single-family residence at 1510 ann st, as part of a detached horizontal property regime (hpr). residence will contain 1392 sf of living space, and 288 sf garage. ho…
To construct a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 20ft x 35ft DADU, AND A 5ft x 20 ft covered porch to be placed in the rear of the primary structure. The rear setback is 5ft, and side setbacks…
To construct a single-family residence with 3828 sf living area and 2182 sf u/f basement/porch/storage areas. PRE 1998 PUDR AND CRITICAL LOT. must comply with tree regulations one…
To construct a new 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single-family residence with 2541 SF of living space, 400 SF garage, and 175 SF of porches and/or decks. Minimum: 20’ street/front contextu…
Renovation of primary suite with bath and two guest baths in the existing three bed four bath residence. RS40 Zoning. remains single family residence. only one kitchen allowed in r…
To demolish existing residence and detached storage buildings. R6 Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicating that NDOT does not wi…