Quiet Hours: Charlotte vs Nashville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Charlotte, NC and Nashville, TN?
Charlotte and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte noise ordinance quiet hours for amplified sound are 9 PM–9 AM Sun–Thu and 11 PM–8 AM Fri–Sat (Code Ch. 15, Art. III). Residential limit 55 dB(A) day / 50 dB(A) night at property line. Construction restricted 9 PM–7 AM within 300 ft of homes. Fine $100, cap $1,000.
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Davidson County
Nashville's noise ordinance under Metro Code Title 9 prohibits sounds plainly audible beyond a property boundary that disturb neighbors. Amplified sound restrictions apply during late-night hours; the Department of Codes and Building Safety enforces violations.
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| Fact | Charlotte | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Night Hours | 9 PM–9 AM (Sun–Thu), 11 PM–8 AM (Fri–Sat) | - |
| Amplified Day Limit | 55 dB(A) at property line | - |
| Amplified Night Limit | 50 dB(A) at property line | - |
| Fine | $100 civil citation; up to $1,000 max | - |
| Code | Ch. 15, Art. III | Metro Code Title 9 (Noise & Amplified Sound) |
| Residential Standard | - | Plainly audible at property boundary prohibited |
| Amplified Sound Restriction | - | ~11 PM–7 AM near residences |
| Live Music | - | Exempt from 85 dB(A) cap; audibility limits still apply |
| Enforcement | - | Metro Codes / Police; 311 for complaints |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Charlotte FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Charlotte?
Charlotte Code Ch. 15, Art. III sets quiet hours for residential amplified sound: 9 PM–9 AM Sun–Thu and 11 PM–8 AM Fri–Sat. Mechanical noise (construction, equipment) restricted 9 PM–7 AM in or within 300 ft of residential areas.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Charlotte?
Residential Night Hours: 9 PM–9 AM (Sun–Thu), 11 PM–8 AM (Fri–Sat). Amplified Day Limit: 55 dB(A) at property line. Amplified Night Limit: 50 dB(A) at property line. Fine: $100 civil citation; up to $1,000 max.
Nashville FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Nashville?
Nashville's noise ordinance under Metro Code Title 9 prohibits sounds plainly audible beyond a property boundary that disturb neighbors. Amplified sound restrictions apply during late-night hours; the Department of Codes and Building Safety enforces violations.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Nashville?
Code: Metro Code Title 9 (Noise & Amplified Sound). Residential Standard: Plainly audible at property boundary prohibited. Amplified Sound Restriction: ~11 PM–7 AM near residences. Live Music: Exempt from 85 dB(A) cap; audibility limits still apply.
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