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Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Final compliance is determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Always verify with your local permit office.

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§ STATE / TNTN

Jurisdiction

Tennessee.

Event production regulations across fourteen categories, dimensioned to the threshold, with source citations.

○UnverifiedLast verified 01.15.2025
CODE BASIS
BuildingIBC 2021
FireIFC
StatewideAPPLIES
§ OVERVIEWI

What to know in Tennessee.

3 KEY ITEMS

Moderately regulated at state level. Nashville adds stricter local tent and permit requirements.

  1. § 01

    Nashville requires tent permits at just 200 sq ft for tents with sides (half the IFC base)

  2. § 02

    Pyrotechnics display permit doubles from $50 to $100 if filed less than 10 days before the event

  3. § 03

    Nashville distinguishes between tents with sides (200 sq ft) and open canopies (400 sq ft)

§ SCHEDULEII

Regulation schedule.

14 CATEGORIES
RefCategorySummaryFlagsConfidence
AHJ NOTICE · TN

Tennessee has adopted the IBC 2021. Fire safety follows the International Fire Code.

Data last checked 01.15.2025. Final compliance is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Siteline is a reference tool, not legal advice. Codes and thresholds change periodically.

§ CITIESIV

Cities with local rules.

2 CITIES
  • tnNashville
  • tnMemphis