5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Davidson County is governed by the Metro Nashville-Davidson County consolidated government. All noise regulations from Metro Code Title 9 (Noise and Amplified Sound) apply county-wide, including unincorporated areas.
Metro Code §9.30.010 prohibits construction noise exceeding 70 dB(A) near residential areas between 9 PM and 6 AM county-wide. No construction is allowed Sunday (midnight to midnight) without a special permit from the Director of Codes Administration.
Davidson County residents are subject to Metro Nashville's animal noise ordinances. Persistent barking that disturbs neighbors violates Title 8 (Animals) and Title 9 (Noise). Metro Animal Care and Control enforces county-wide.
Davidson County and Metro Nashville have no leaf blower-specific equipment or fuel type restrictions. Gas-powered blowers remain legal. General noise ordinance under Metro Code Title 11 Chapter 11.12 applies, so leaf blower use is restricted during quiet hours (10 PM-7 AM). Tennessee has not enacted statewide equipment restrictions, and no pending Metro Council bill targets leaf blowers specifically. Commercial landscapers in Nashville operate with few time limits beyond the general nighttime noise rule.
Davidson County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. TN Code §39-17-305 applies.
1 cities in Davidson County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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