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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 conduct new tenant build-out for speculative office unit located within commercial mixed-use building. Containing 293sf of tenant space. No change to exterior building/roof line…
To conduct new tenant build-out for single-family residential unit located within commercial mixed-use building. Containing 2,700sf of living space, having 4 bedrooms, 4-1/2 bathro…
To conduct new tenant build-out for single-family residential unit located within commercial mixed-use building. Containing 2,700sf of living space, having 4 bedrooms, 4-1/2 bathro…
Shell permit, white box only. Future tenant build-out and use & occupancy to be permitted separately. Must comply with 17.12.020C, IWD (Industrial warehouse/distribution): Max. FAR…
To construct a 4 BR, 4 BA single family residence with 2574 SF of living space, 231 SF garage, and 102 SF porches/decks. All setbacks and height elevation will be set by the histor…
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Install Pallet Racking within existing warehouse. No change to building footprint. POC: Tyler laro tyler.laro@amh1979.com
To remodel interior of existing single family home. work to include replacement of drywall, trim, doors, paint, kitchen cabinets, countertops, cosmetic updates to bathrooms, and ne…
To construct surface parking lot (automobile parking) on existing vacant commercial parcel. (CADM-2025104737). DTC
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.
Add door/windows and bathroom. No change to the footprint. Updated the scope of work to read to convert a previously permitted detached garage to a DADU. DADU must contain a stove…
Interior fit-out to an existing business tenant for a new quick serve take-out / dine-in restaurant tenant. Project consists of interior modifications including the addition of a c…
Interior remodel: existing facility is a single story metal frame structure with non-combustible cmu exterior walls, and insulated roofing system. renovation of existing structure…
Interior demolition of existing single-family dwelling for a whole house interior remodel, to construct a single-story 17' X 15' addition located to the rear for a full bathroom an…
to construct shell for 100,599SF warehouse. will require separate build out permit. not to be over any easements. MIP Third Party Review by Chuck Riforgiate, SFMO # 1281158043.
To remove an existing shed on property and replace with a new 12' X 18' (216 SF) storage shed. Minimum side setback is 3' ft. Minimum rear setback is 20' ft. not to be constructed…
Doing interior renovations to the property, adding a dormer on the second level in rear, adding one covered deck to rear 20x12. there will be no change to building footprint. Pleas…
To construct a two-story, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, single-family dwelling with 3,581 sf conditioned space, 485 sf garage and 680 sf covered porch/patio (4,746 sq ft under roof). not t…
To construct 2 dormer and staircase addition as well as well as building out of the attic space to expand office space for MJ FRICK COMPANY. bb poc beth mckinney
To construct 6'x16' addition off the front of existing single-family residence. The front street is 20ft or the contextual street survey, whichever is greater, 5ft minimum side set…
Demo and remodel kitchen and 4 bathrooms. Update Framing, plumbing and electrical as needed. Replace existing windows and front door, with no modifications to size or location. Rep…