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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 a 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath single-family dwelling with 1,903 sf conditioned space, 397 sf garage, 23 sf covered porch 140 sf uncovered deck. structure height and s…
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…
To construct 16.5' x 19.4' covered screen porch, 22.8' x 19.10' uncovered deck, and a 36' x 20.3' covered patio addition off the rear of existing single-family residence. 5’ minimu…
to construct 200Sf addition to the front and 465SF addition to the rear of existing building as well as renovations to existing building for thompson dental. not to be over any eas…
New 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2 half bathroom townhouse unit on basement foundation measuring 2,110 sf with a front porch of 24 sf and rear patio of 9 sf. under master permit #20…
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New 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhouse unit on basement foundation measuring 2,122 sf with a front porch of 24 sf and rear patio of 9 sf. under master permit #2024079306. pudr.
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…
FOOTPRINT TO REMAIN THE SAME Interior remodel with full upgrades including electrical mechanical and plumbing for existing three bed one bath single family residence. RS10 Zoning.…
To replace roofing only for existing non-residential building. No use & occupancy, no change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint.
to conduct interior renovations to existing space for the creativity bar. no change to footprint. ***Plans have been reviewed and stamped. Attachment has been uploaded in CityWorks…
Interior burned due to electrical fire during recent ice storm. Temporary Electric required. The footprint will stay the same, no work to be done outside the footprint.
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…
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…
to erect 24SF non illuminated wall sign for the makeup altar. not to exceed 15% of facade.
To construct a new 1.7 MGD sewer pumping station for METRO WATER SERVICES, HIDDEN ACRES PUMP STATION (Water/Sewer Pump Station, Hazardous H1-H5). Poc: Courtney Larson 615-499-2155…
First floor- kitchen and bathroom remodel. 2nd floor remodel changing layout and adding two dormers increasing living space by 205 sf. no change to existing building footprint. hom…
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
Interior renovations to existing tenant office space. No change of use, no expansion of building footprint. POC: Lisa Cianciolo 816-569-0845
To construct 27'x13.4' addition off the rear of existing single-family residence. 10’ minimum side setback, 20’ minimum rear setback. No second kitchen, to remain single family res…
To erect 1 non-illuminated, 6sqft, wall sign for Bar Roza. Wall sign not to exceed 1.5sqft of sign area per 1 linear foot of the tenant’s building façade per the DTC “Pedestrian St…