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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
The project is a 700 SF finish upgrade to the 3rd floor American Airlines Admirals Lounge located on the 3rd floor Concourse C at BNA. The upgrades include replacing existing millw…
NO MEP install of a 10 x 14 prefabricated accessory storage shed with shed floor on grass, to be placed in the rear side of the primary structure. Not to be used as a living quarte…
Disable the existing EPDM roof membrane and leave in place, remove existing wall flashings, penetration flashings, perimeter trims, and gutter system. Mechanically attach (1) layer…
To locate prefabricated non-residential building on site, CONTROL HOUSE for ROGERS GROUP, REOSTONE ASPHALT PLANT. To be used as control house in support of plant. See CAUO-T2025071…
to conduct interior renovations to create new bathroom. no change to footprint. to remain single family.
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To demolish the existing 16' X 19' sunroom currently attached to the house and build a new 16' X 19' addition in the same location, and build a new 8' X 16' patio cover attached to…
To construct a x-story single-family dwelling, x bedrooms, x bathrooms with 2,785 sq ft conditioned space, 486 sq ft covered porches, and 902 sq ft garage. not to be constructed ov…
Install new interior door in breakroom; install new fixture door in sales floor; replace door hardware in optical sales; replace door hardware in waiting & install new interior doo…
To demolish existing single-family and accessory structures on-site. Work per this permit must commence within thirty (30) days of issuance* and be completed sixty (60) days after…
to demolish existing residence. RS40 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 appli…
Basement renovation to make better use of downstairs. Will include bedroom, small bathroom, and sink. Intended use is for personal recreation and storm shelter. All work will be do…
To construct a new single-family residence with 2250 SF of living space, 780 SF garage, and 608 SF of porches and/or decks. Minimum: 40’ street/front contextual setback; 20’ side s…
Renovation due to fire damage. no new square footage being added, no change to existing building footprint. project to include demolition, remediation, replacement of roofing, insu…
to erect 32Sf illuminated pole sign for PMC.
To construct 21'-8 x16'-6 sunroom and adjacent 16'x16'-10 open deck additions off east end of north/street facing wall of existing single family residence (Unit B, attached HPR dup…
To construct a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom single family residence with 5339 SF of living space, 1003 SF attached garage area, and 539 SF of porches/decks. R20 Zoning. units detached. mi…
To conduct exterior renovations for existing OFFICE BUILDING. To include building wall facing S.17th Street only. Install hand rails, guard rails and awnings. Structural framing mo…
The Dan Company LLC will be doing a kitchen remodel, 2 bathroom renovations and a mudroom enclosure to the home at 1300 McChesney Ave Nashville, TN 37216 Project cost is $302,451.2…
To remodel existing single family home. Kitchen refresh, water fixtures are not moving. Removal of partisan wall separating kitchen and dining room (non load bearing). Removal of p…