Sign Regulations in Hendersonville, TN (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for Hendersonville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
Campaign signs in Hendersonville are governed by the Tennessee Freedom of Speech Act (TCA 2-7-143, enacted by Public Chapter 294 in 2017 with amendments in 2022), which preempts local governments and HOAs from restricting the shape or quantity of political signs on private residential property more than 100 feet from a polling place. The City's published Campaign Sign Regulations apply Section 13 of the Zoning Ordinance: signs must be out of the public right-of-way and at least 12 feet back from the edge of street pavement; one sign per candidate/issue per lot (or per street frontage on corner lots); residential maximum 16 sq ft and 4 ft height; commercial maximum 32 sq ft and 6 ft height. Display window is 60 days before early voting through 5 days after the official election day. No permit required. Signs displayed in violation will be immediately removed by City Staff.
Hendersonville Political / Campaign Sign Rules
Few RestrictionsGarage Sale Signs
Hendersonville treats garage/yard sale signs as temporary signs under Chapter 13 of the Zoning Ordinance. Residential temporary ground signs (no banners) are limited to 30 days per calendar year, one sign per lot/road frontage, maximum 9 sq ft and 4 ft height in residential zones, located out of the public right-of-way and at least 12 feet from the edge of pavement, with property owner permission. The City's Prohibited Signs guidance bans all signs in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, on fences, and on benches — violating signs will be removed by City Staff with possible per-sign fines. The City does not publish a separate yard-sale permit program; sales themselves follow the Peddlers Ordinance (Title 9, Chapter 1) only when conducted by non-residents or food trucks staying under one hour.
Hendersonville Garage / Yard Sale Sign Rules
Some RestrictionsHoliday Displays
Hendersonville's Sign Ordinance (Chapter 13 of the Zoning Ordinance) does not impose a calendar take-down date for residential holiday lights, wreaths, garlands, or seasonal decorations that carry only a generic holiday/seasonal message — they are not regulated as 'signs' under Chapter 13. Strings of lights are listed as Prohibited Signs (with the exception of high-quality lighting for approved outdoor seating for restaurants), and inflatable signs and pennants are likewise prohibited as signage. Practical limits come from the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (adopted 7/1/2025 under Hendersonville's Adopted Codes) and right-of-way prohibitions. HOA covenants commonly impose their own take-down deadlines.
Hendersonville Holiday Lights & Decorations
Few RestrictionsLooking for Sumner County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hendersonville city rules.
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