Nashville requires physical control of all dogs off the owner's property under Metro Code Title 8. Dogs running at large is a civil infraction with a $50 fine per animal. Repeat violations can result in required fencing and impoundment.
Metro Code Chapter 8.04 prohibits dogs from running at large. A dog is 'at large' when off the owner's premises and not under control by leash, cord, chain, or otherwise. A 2023 amendment eliminated voice control as sufficient — owners must now have physical control off-property. The leash law applies throughout Nashville except when the dog is a hunting dog in chase/training with a responsible person. Violations: $50 per animal (civil infraction). After a 3rd violation, the owner must install a fence; a 5th violation leads to animal impoundment. Dogs may not damage public or private property while at large.
$50 per animal per violation. 3rd violation: must install fence. 5th violation: animal impounded.
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