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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 2036SF single family residence with 172Sf porches. 5' min. side setback, 20' min. rear setback, front setback at 33.3' per avg. unit 1 of 2. lot coverage is 1237SF of…
Renovations to quadplex units A, B, C, and D due to frozen pipe in attic. Removal and replacement of damaged carpet, vinyl flooring, drywall, and insulation. Electrical and plumbin…
To construct an addition onto the rear of existing single family home. rear addition will add 430 sf of living space. **no front porch addition this permit** minimum 40' ft platted…
To reface bottom tenant panel(s) on an existing multi-tenant monument sign for Lonebro. No changes are to be made to the size, height, or location of the existing multi-tenant monu…
Renovations to quadplex units A, B, C, and D due to frozen pipe in attic. Removal and replacement of damaged carpet, vinyl flooring, drywall, and insulation. Electrical and plumbin…
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To build a 4 bedroom 2.5 Bath, 2173 sf home with a 38 sf porch and a 431 sf garage. cluster lot subdivision. 40' min front s/b from Pin Hook Road; 20' min side street s/b; 5' min i…
To construct a single-family residence unit b, as part of a detached horizontal property regime (hpr). residence will contain 1712 sf of living space, 285 sf garage, and 170 sf of…
To construct a fuel pad accessory to the Heavy Equipment Sales/Rental use. POC: Katie Greer 678-429-0708
Convert existing laundry room to a 5ft x 12ft full bathroom. Work includes: A. Construction of new 11-linear foot partition wall. B. new 60' x 32 shower. C. New 30 single sink vani…
Re roofing
To build out bonus room of existing single family home into new office space. new office space will be approximately 175 sf. work will include the addition of hvac, electrical, dry…
No change of use. Construct a vertical roof expansion to existing warehouse building. To allow more overhead clearance above a designated staging area used for pre-production sound…
To construct a one-story single-family dwelling with 1,228 sf conditioned space and 498 sf covered porch. not to be constructed over or obstruct any easements. minimum 20' street (…
To conduct interior renovations for new tenant; OLD HICKORY COFFEE (Restaurant, Take Out). Build-out coffee shop with ping pong area. No change to exterior building/roof lines or f…
Demo permit, slab will not remain. Nothing is to be buried or burned.
To erect 1 non-illuminated, 433.33sqft, wall sign for Marangoni – Vipal Rubber. Wall sign must not exceed 15% of the building façade. No electrical work to be done. POC: Heather Co…
Demolition of the existing 65,000sf Smart Buys Furniture Store at he Rivergate Mall down to slab leaving slabs and footers in place. SP and PUDC Overlays. not to be burned on lot.…
Modify the existing deck by removing some of the railing and adding 5 steps with metal handrails. Install a new detached 14'x20' wooden pergola on the new concrete patio. Not to be…
To construct a one-story, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single-family dwelling with 1,406 SF conditioned space, 406 SF garage and 50 SF covered porch. Not to be constructed over or obst…
Remove and replace deck joist and drop girder on a 10 x 16 deck to correct structural issues. No changes will be made to the size.