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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 2-story unit of proposed horizontal property line regime duplex with 4346sf of living area, 698sf of attached garage area and 471sf of porch/deck area. Having 5 bedroo…
To add 1686 SF to existing single family residence. Will be adding 1650 SF living space, including adding a second floor, and 36 SF of porch/decks. Minimum front contextual setback…
To convert an existing 5' x 5.5' storage area in the basement of the residence to a half-bathroom. to install a new sump pump, basin, and two water lines for the sink and toilet. a…
To construct a single family 3 bedroom residence at the address 4547 Hill Lane. with 3641 SF of living space, 359 SF attached garage, 183 SF covered front porch, 332 SF attached ca…
TO CONDUCT INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. To convert garage to bedroom, finished sqft to increase from 1090 sqft to 1398 sqft. No change to building foot…
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To conduct renovations to newly created 37,723 SF tenant space for Burlington retail store. The demising wall to create separate tenant spaces is included in the scope of permit fo…
Interior alterations to portions of the house kitchen main bedroom living single bed down and TV room up needing electrical plumbing and mechanical no change in footprint. RS10 Zon…
17 ft wide and 16 ft deep covered deck, A frame style roof. Around 12-18 off the ground. No railings (Unless required per code) . No electrical, gas or plumbing work. Rear setback…
To construct 2-story unit of proposed horizontal property line regime duplex with 5,086sf of living area, 758sf of attached garage area and 557sf of porch/deck area. Having 5 bedro…
To construct 16'x19' uncovered deck addition off the rear of existing single-family residence. 5’ minimum side setback, 20’ minimum rear setback. No second kitchen, to remain singl…
To replace the existing deck with new 280 sf and 96 sf covered sections of deck. setbacks per mhzc. not to be constructed over any easements. the holder of this permit hereby certi…
Demolition of house including associated slab and footers for Woodmont Christian Church. not to be burned on lot. MHZC must review application. see attached email from NDOT dated J…
Mip will be 3rd party reviewing this project, poc amanda tupper. in request for a tenant finish out permit, the project consists of an interior tenant improvement within an existin…
Laundry Room: • Demo existing wall • Demo doorway to closet • Frame new walls for laundry room • Plumb for grey box • Move electrical for dryer location • Install new lighting fixt…
To erect/replace 1 non-illuminated, 13sqft, wall sign & to reface an existing retaining wall sign for Pet Resorts of America. Wall sign not to exceed 15% of the façade. No changes…
Adding driveway and front porch awnings to both front doors. hcp2025096428 - mhzc overlay. the holder of this permit hereby certifies that all construction and demolition waste wil…
To construct a new office accessory for established Used Car Sales use. POC: Orlando Brady 931.624.0632
to demolish the existing residence located at 4525 Beacon Drive. RS40 Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicating that NDOT does no…
to demolish existing residence. RS5 Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicating that NDOT does not wish to review demolition applic…