Key Metro Nashville Contacts
- Metro Nashville Codes: 615-862-7190
- STR questions email: STRPQuestion@Nashville.gov
Official Resources on Nashville.gov
- Metro Nashville STR FAQ sheet — frequently asked questions
- Applying for an STR permit
- STR operation rules & requirements
- STR permit types in Nashville
- STR permit renewal
Find all of the above at nashville.gov (search “short term rental”).
Check Zoning for Any Address
The Nashville Parcel Viewer lets you look at current & past zoning, permit history, assessments, and much more for any address in Nashville.
Non-Owner-Occupied STR Zoning
Short Term Rental Property (STRP), not owner-occupied, is permitted with conditions (PC) in these zoning districts: MUN and MUN-A, MUL and MUL-A, MUG and MUG-A, MUI and MUI-A, OG, OR20 through OR40-A, ORI and ORI-A, CN and CN-A, CL and CL-A, CS and CS-A, CA, CF, DTC North, DTC South, DTC West, DTC Central, SCN, SCC and SCR.
- All non-owner-occupied STRP activity must be permitted in accordance with Metropolitan Code § 6.28.030
- In single-family and one- and two-family zoning districts, all property improvements must comply with Chapter 17.12 (District Bulk Regulations)
See the Metro Nashville Code of Ordinances for the full details.
Also helpful: Short-term rental laws & regulations by major TN city (for reference — always verify with the city directly).