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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
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 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…
We will be building a screened in porch, 16' by 16' with an A-frame roof and fan. There will be an exterior screen door and tongue and groove ceiling with a fan. The concrete slab…
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.
This is for an inground, 14' X 28', steel wall, vinyl liner, swimming pool and 7' diameter spa located to the rear of an existing single-family dwelling. Not to be constructed over…
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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.
Replacement Windows, Adding windows, taking out windows, New doors, new flooring, plumbing, siding, gutters, garage doors, cabinets, tile shower, painting, landscaping, some electr…
Pipes burst during the recent ice storm causing the main living space to flood. interior renovation, large loss insurance claim. no changes being made to the footprint of the home,…
New 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2 half bathroom townhouse unit on basement foundation measuring 2,124 sf with a front porch of 24 sf and rear patio of 9 sf. under master permit #20…
to construct shell for 66536SF warehouse. will require separate build out permits. not to be over any easements. MIP Third Party Review by Chuck Riforgiate, SFMO # 1281158043.
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…
Existing 1-story commercial building, interior renovation to 3,000 SF office building. No change of use, external work or expansion of existing building footprint. POC: Denise Hudg…
lot 189 APK. to build a two story home for new construction with 2445 sq ft living space and 519 sq ft garage and 268 sq ft covered porch. three bed three bath residence. cluster l…
To construct a new single-family residence with 2403 SF of living space, and 84 SF of porches and/or decks. Must conform to all easements on property. Signage must be posted pursua…
Interior renovation of an existing single-family dwelling to install flooring, cabinets, trim work, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures. 3 br and 2 baths. not to add a second ki…
To construct a 24' X 60' single-story detached accessory garage - 1,440 SF located to the rear of a single-family dwelling to be constructed under permit #T2026016491. Not to be co…
To replace roofing only for existing non-residential building. No use & occupancy, no change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint.
to reroof existing two bed one bath residence. SEPARATE ROFING PERMITS REQUIRED FOR DETACHED BUILDINGS. R20 Zoning. remains single family residence. for every 50' site frontage, a…
To construct 659 SF kitchen addition and a new 358 SF covered porch off the rear of existing single-family residence. 20 FT minimum rear setback 10 Ft minimum side setback on 32ND…
To remodel 1000 sf of existing accessory structure to the rear of existing single family home. new interior space will be for a music rehearsal space with a half bath. no change to…