Outdoor Lighting in Davidson County, TN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Davidson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Dark Sky Rules

Metro Nashville zoning code regulates outdoor lighting through Metro Code Title 17.28.030. Full-cutoff fixtures required in most districts and parking lots limited to 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines.

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Some Restrictions

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Light Trespass

Metro Code 17.28.030 caps light trespass at 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines. Residential-to-residential complaints handled through Metro Codes as nuisance. No specific residential spillover ordinance exists.

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Some Restrictions

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Outdoor Lighting by City in Davidson County

1 cities in Davidson County have their own outdoor lighting rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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2 verified rules • Dark Sky Rules, Light Trespass

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