Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Shelby County, TN (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Verified from official government sources

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

Solicitor Permits

Anyone peddling, soliciting or canvassing door-to-door in unincorporated Shelby County must first hold a state peddler's license under T.C.A. § 67-4-101 et seq. before the county's itinerant vendor ordinance covers the activity. The ordinance exempts state-law-exempt persons and religious literature, and bars soliciting within 200 feet of an open air or farmers market.

Door-to-Door Peddler Permits in Shelby County

Some Restrictions

Shelby County Code §§ 8-182, 8-185

Upon obtaining a license in accordance with the provisions of T.C.A. § 67-4-101 et seq., an individual may engage in the lawful activities of an itinerant vendor/peddler subject to the provisions of this article. ... In the interest and protection of the general public, to protect highly congested streets, highways and rights-of-way, and to preserve law and order, it shall be unlawful for any i...

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Soliciting & Door-to-Door by City in Shelby County

1 cities in Shelby County have their own soliciting & door-to-door rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MemphisPop. 633,104

1 verified rule • Solicitor Permits

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