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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 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 conduct Interior demo only to fourth floor to Sara Cannon Cancer Center .will require separate build out permit.
To construct a single family home with 1897 SF of living space and 136 SF covered porch. R6-A ZONING. MAXIMUM ALLOWED HEIGHT IS 25.6'. MINIMUM REQUIRED DISTANCE BETWEEN STRUCTURES…
To construct a 12' x 22' (264 sf) addition onto the front of existing single family home. minimum side setback is 20' ft. minimum front setback is 40' ft. not to be constructed ove…
Interior renovation of approximately 8,101 square feet within the existing auditorium. No changes to the existing exit capacity are included in this scope of work. No change of use…
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To construct a 16' X 20' (320 SF) carport to rear of existing single family home. Minimum side setback is 3' ft. minimum rear setback is 3' ft. Not to be constructed over any easem…
Change of use from Professional Office to Personal Care Services, Fitness Studio. Applicant states updates to paint and light fixtures. No expansion of building footprint. POC: Cor…
To construct a 19' X 20' (380 SF) carport open on 3 sides to the rear of existing single family home with an operational garage door facing the alley. We will also be adding to the…
To establish a Beer and Cigarette Market, no prior retail use established prior to Sept 19, 2025 (Effective date of Ord #BL2025-908). Prior use Professional Office (Permit #2017080…
Interior renovations to existing condo unit #225. No change to building permit. POC: Darcy Byrnes 615.852.5280
To rehab existing dwelling with no change to footprint. Will widen existing dormer walls to allow for a bigger window turning the space upstairs to dwelling. To remain single famil…
A rear ground floor addition includes an updated master suite and a new laundry room. Upstairs we will be adding a rear shed dormer and raising the ridge to accommodate 2 bedrooms…
To demolish existing 12' x 14' uncovered deck and to construct new 14' x 28' uncovered deck located to the rear of an existing single-family dwelling. minimum 10' side and 20' rear…
A vehicle ran off the road and struck the front of the home causing damage to the front porch column and the sidewalk. We will be demoing the damaged column and and replacing it as…
To construct a single family home with 1897 SF of living space and 136 SF covered porch. R6-A ZONING. ALL PARKING MUST BE TO THE REAR OF RESIDENCE. MAXIMUM ALLOWED HEIGHT IS 25.6'.…
To construct an addition to the 2nd story of existing single family home. ne addition will add approximately 285 sf of living space. addition will be within the existing footprint…
replacing covered porch roof that was previously destroyed during tornado. must comply with historic issued permit. not to be over any easements.
to construct renovations to existing single family residence to add shower and vanity to half bath to make a full bath and to rewire electrical. no change to footprint. to remain s…
To remodel existing single family home. remodel will include altering floorplan, relocating kitchen plumbing, moving laundry room plumbing, framing bedroom and bath, moving windows…
To rehab existing single family home. renovations will include updating electrical, plumbing, and hvac unit and ducting. a 4ft wall will be added between the kitchen and laundry ro…