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FILE 47037 · COUNTY OF DAVIDSONSEAT · NASHVILLEPOPULATION · 716KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Davidson.

Davidson County in Tennessee. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Nashville
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Davidson County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatNashville
Population (est.)716K
FIPS47037
Building departmentMetro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety
Permit portalePermits Nashville
Fire marshalNashville Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
Davidson
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 47037
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2018 International Building Code and associated 2018 International Codes with local amendments.

Davidson County operates under a consolidated metropolitan government, meaning the city of Nashville and the county are a single entity. The Metro Department of Codes and Building Safety handles all building permits, zoning, and inspections for the entire county. There are no independent municipal permit departments within the county boundaries.

The county enforces a strict tree density ordinance that requires a tree canopy protection plan for most new development and significant site alterations.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building SafetyLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors must hold a valid Tennessee state license and register with the Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety to pull permits.

Building

Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

ePermits Nashville

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Metro Nashville Planning Department

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Nashville Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Davidson County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Verify employer/trade threshold
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Financial statement/license limit; local bonds vary
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage as required by state law and local licensing board mandates.
Verify
Varies
Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety
Source · Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building SafetyVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN DAVIDSON COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Davidson County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

NashvilleDavidson County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN DAVIDSON COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Davidson County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
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Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
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Framing
CODE · FR
GL
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General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
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Painting
CODE · PT
GL
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Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
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Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
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ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/tennessee
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

ePermits Nashville
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Metro Nashville Planning Department

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Nashville Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Davidson County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. Davidson County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Metro Nashville Department of Codes and Building Safety
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Davidson County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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