2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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Metro Nashville requires mobile food vendors to obtain a Metro Health Department Mobile Food Service Establishment permit, a Nashville business tax license, and a Metro Codes zoning clearance. Trucks must be registered with TDCI and carry liability insurance. Annual renewal with inspection required. Commissary agreement mandatory. Metro Code §6.20 and Title 4 health regulations apply.
Metro Nashville Code §6.20 and zoning code §17.24 restrict food truck operations by zoning district. Trucks may operate on private property with owner consent. Public right-of-way vending restricted, with Lower Broadway and the Gulch having special rules. Distance from restaurants generally not mandated citywide. Metro Parks permits required for park vending. Downtown Partnership manages some curbside zones.
1 cities in Davidson County have their own food trucks & mobile vendors rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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