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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
New construction attached HPR with 3,486 sqft of living area, which includes 17 sqft front stoop, 285 sqft 2nd floor balcony, 133 sqft 3rd floor balcony, with 532 sqft garage. Plan…
To conduct interior renovations for existing tenant; BOURBON STEAK BAR (restaurant, bar). Located on level 34 of the existing JW Marriott Nashville hotel. The scope of this project…
To construct a new Asphalt Batch Plant as an ancillary use to the existing Mineral Extraction Operations approved under Special Exception; Board of Zoning Appeals Case #2018-715 an…
To Install an 15ft x 30ft above ground accessory swimming pool to the rear of residences to comply with IRC fencing codes and the state of TN pool alarm laws. Interior parcel, 15’…
New construction attached HPR with 3,486 sqft of living area, which includes 16 sqft front stoop, 275 sqft 2nd floor balcony, 133 sqft 3rd floor balcony, with 533 sqft garage. Plan…
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To build a detached accessory dwelling unit with 680 sf of garage space on the first floor and 650 sf of living space on the second floor.**03-12-2026 Restrictive Covenant for Acce…
Proposing to build a 25'x16' 3 season room on existing deck with LVP (luxury vinyl plank) flooring, located in rear of home. Rear setback is 20 and side setbacks are 10ft.
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…
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 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…
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…
to conduct renovations to existing space for advanced auto parts. no change to footprint.
To conduct interior renovations for VUMC MCE (hospital). 8th floor - 6,125sf space. To include new nursery, re-classify existing ICU-equipped patient rooms to post-partum rooms. No…
Interior renovations for new Halal market/grocery store, Connect gas line water and HVAC system. No expansion of building footprint. POC: Zekrullah Popalzai 615.733.5354
To construct a new single-family residence with 7730 SF of living space, 1473 SF garage, 1019 SF of porches and/or decks and 106 SF of gallery/Garage. Minimum: 40’ street setback;…
To construct a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom single family residence with 5106 SF of living space, 635 SF attached garage area, and 634 SF of porches/decks. R20 Zoning. units detached. min…
To install an above ground pool 18' round diameter to the rear of existing single family homes. Minimum side setback is 5' ft. Minimum rear setback is 10' ft. Not to be constructed…
Demolition of water storage tank for Harpeth utility district. RS40 Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attached email from NDOT dated June 13, 2024 indicating that NDOT does not…