Business Licensing & Operations in Rutherford County, TN (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Adult Entertainment

Unincorporated Rutherford County bars any adult entertainment activity within 1,000 feet of a residential or institutional district, a residential or community facility lot, a beer or liquor licensee, or another adult entertainment use, under Zoning Ordinance Section 1103 C.2. A special exception permit application must include a certified surveyor's distance measurements.

Adult Entertainment Spacing Rules in Rutherford County

Significant Restrictions

Rutherford County Zoning Ordinance § 1103 C.2

No adult entertainment activity shall be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of a residentially or institutionally zoned district, the property line of a lot devoted to any residential or community facility activity (excluding extensive impact facilities), any business licensed or permitted to sell beer or intoxicating liquors or any other adult entertainment activity or use. The distance ...

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Auto Repair on Residential Property

Rutherford County bans automobile and vehicle repair as a home-based business in unincorporated areas. Zoning Ordinance § 1101 N.2.f lists it among activities the Planning Director cannot approve as a minor, by-right home occupation; operators would need a major home-based business special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals under Chapter 14 instead.

Home Auto Repair Ban in Rutherford County, TN

Significant Restrictions

Rutherford County Zoning Ordinance § 1101 N.2.f

f. The following activities shall not be approved as minor home-based businesses: Automobile/vehicle repair ... Kennels, veterinarian clinics/hospitals ... Medical and dental clinics/hospitals Restaurants, clubs, drinking establishments Undertaking and funeral parlors Retail sales as defined in Appendix A, not made on premise Adult Entertainment, as defined in Appendix ... It is recognized that...

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Business Licensing & Operations by City in Rutherford County

1 cities in Rutherford County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MurfreesboroPop. 152,769

3 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Secondhand Dealers

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