Sign Regulations in Franklin, TN (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for Franklin, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Campaign signs in Franklin are governed by the Tennessee Freedom of Speech Act (TCA 2-7-143), which preempts local governments and HOAs from restricting the number or shape of political signs on private residential property more than 100 feet from a polling place. Local governments may only limit the size to 16 square feet on residential property. Property owners may display campaign signs starting 60 days before a general election (including early voting) through one day after. Signs may NOT be placed in the public right-of-way under Franklin Zoning Ordinance Chapter 15; signs in the ROW are 'forfeited to the public and shall be immediately confiscated.'
Franklin Political / Campaign Sign Rules
Few RestrictionsGarage Sale Signs
Franklin requires a $5 yard-sale permit through Billing & Licensing, with a maximum of four sales per dwelling per year, two consecutive days each, daylight only. Signs are not allowed in any public right-of-way and may not be posted, attached, nailed, or stapled to any utility or light pole, traffic sign, street sign, or median. One on-premise sign is allowed (6 sq ft per side max). Off-premise signs are limited to 6 sq ft per side, must be on private property only, mounted on stakes, and require written permission from the property owner. Permit must be visible from the right-of-way during the sale.
Franklin Garage / Yard Sale Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Franklin's Zoning Ordinance Chapter 15 (Signs) does not impose a calendar take-down date for residential holiday lights, wreaths, garlands, or inflatable decorations that carry only a generic holiday/seasonal message. Flag and yard-sign caps in Chapter 15 (3 flags and 2 non-campaign temporary signs per lot, 3 months in 12) apply where a display crosses into 'sign' territory. Practical limits come from the property maintenance code (Title 13, Chapter 1), nuisance provisions, and HOA rules. Lights aimed into neighboring windows or noisy inflatables can be cited as a nuisance.
Franklin Holiday Lights & Decorations
Few RestrictionsLooking for Williamson County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Franklin city rules.
Sign Regulations in Williamson County →