Fence Regulations in Sullivan County, TN (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sullivan County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Height Limits
Sullivan County allows privacy walls and fences up to 8 feet tall, measured from finish grade, in any yard, but corner lots carry an added restriction: nothing between 3 and 10 feet tall may sit inside the sight triangle formed by points 35 feet from the intersection along each street.
Sullivan County Fence Height & Corner Rule
Some RestrictionsSullivan County Zoning Resolution § 3-103.6(2)(a); § 3-103.6(3)
Privacy walls, or fences not exceeding eight (8) feet in height measured from finish grade level and not roofed or structurally part of a building. (amended 09.15.2022) ... 3. Obstructions Prohibited at Street Intersections - On a corner lot, no fence, wall, parking, access point, sign, hedge, or other planting or structure that will materially obstruct vision between a height of three (3) feet...
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