Quiet Hours: Austin vs Nashville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Austin, TX and Nashville, TN?
Austin and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin City Code Chapter 9-2 establishes citywide quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, during which sound plainly audible across a property line in residential districts is prohibited. The Austin Police Department and Austin Code Department enforce, with Class C misdemeanor citations up to $500 per offense.
View full Austin rules →Nashville, TN
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.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | 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 |
| Enforcement | - | Metro Codes / Police; 311 for complaints |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
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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