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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 replace roof for existing building. no change to footprint.
To construct a new single-family residence with 1525 SF of living space. Minimum: 30.4’ street/front contextual setback; 5’ side setback(s); and, 20’ rear setback. Shall not exceed…
We are replacing a 7 rise staircase for an existing deck. No other work is being done to the deck
To construct a two-story detached accessory dwelling unit with 788sf garage and 673sf of living space to the rear of proposed (application #t2026032967) single family dwelling. r8…
To remove the existing 4' deep front porch and replace with a new 6' ft deep x 10' ft wide porch. minimum front setback is 43.6' ft. front porch not to exceed 6' ft in depth from t…
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To erect 2 non-illuminated “painted” wall signs & 4 sets of window/door vinyl for D1 Training. Neither painted wall sign to exceed 15% of the tenant’s façade, no more than 2 buildi…
To demolish the existing residence at 968 Davidson Dr. RS40 zoning.
To conduct interior build-out of spec. office accessory space within existing SUITE 402. Proposed office space to have 2,600sf located within existing 31,317 warehouse suite 402. T…
To construct a new single-family residence with 5751 SF of living space, and 532 SF of porches and/or decks. Setbacks per MHZC permit # T2024095238. Must conform to all easements o…
To conduct interior renovations for new tenant; KOBOLT (office). Expansion, Suite 102. No change to exterior building/roof lines or footprint.
Interior build-out of a mercantile/interior space contained within an existing commercial tenant space. No change of use. POC: Aura Mena 847-916-2748
To construct 1,850sf single family residence to include 400 sf garage. 45 sf front porch no deck. minimum: 20 min street/front contextual setback; 5’ side setback(s); and, 20’ rear…
To rehab existing single family dwelling no change to footprint.
In request for tenant improvement building permit, the project consists of a tenant build-out of an existing retail shell space on the ground level to include a new accessible rest…
We are installing a 12'x 14' freestanding deck with 3 rises to the rear of residence. PUDR. three bed two bath residence. remains single family residence. 20' min rear s/b. for eve…
Proposed addition of 797 S.F., and new covered porch of 350 S.F. New conditioned living space is being added on the first and second floors, expanding the main house footprint. A n…
Initial interior renovations to existing tenant space and establish Personal Care Service - Barbershop use. Shell Permit #2025000877. No expansion of existing building footprint. P…
To construct a 3BR, 2.5BA single family residence with 1749 SF of living space, 414 SF garage, 120 SF of patio/ deck, and 50 SF of covered porches. Minimum front setback is 20 ft.,…
Interior renovation of approx. 3,686 SF vacant tenant space to accommodate a new Wound Care facility. No change of use, no expansion of existing building footprint. POC: David McGi…
Construct an 12ft x 32ft carport to existing concrete to be placed in the rear of the primary structure. Not to be used as a living quarter, sleeping quarters, nor any commercial a…