Austin vs Nashville
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Austin, TX and Nashville, TN?
Austin and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin does not have breed-specific legislation and is legally prevented from enacting one by Texas Health & Safety Code §822.047. The city instead uses a dangerous-dog designation process under §822.0421 applied based on behavior, not breed.
View full Austin rules →Nashville, TN
Davidson County
Nashville has no breed-specific legislation. Metro Code Chapter 8.08 uses a breed-neutral dangerous dog ordinance with two tiers based on behavior, not breed.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code | - | Metro Code Ch. 8.08 (Vicious Dogs) |
| BSL Status | - | No breed-specific legislation |
| Level 1 Dangerous Dog | - | 2+ bites/minor injuries in 2 years; confinement/training required |
| State Preemption | - | TCA §44-8-413 prohibits breed bans statewide |
| Enforcement | - | Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) |
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Austin FAQ
Nashville FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Nashville?
Nashville has no breed-specific legislation. Metro Code Chapter 8.08 uses a breed-neutral dangerous dog ordinance with two tiers based on behavior, not breed.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Nashville?
Code: Metro Code Ch. 8.08 (Vicious Dogs). BSL Status: No breed-specific legislation. Level 1 Dangerous Dog: 2+ bites/minor injuries in 2 years; confinement/training required. State Preemption: TCA §44-8-413 prohibits breed bans statewide.
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