Right to Farm in Sumner County, TN (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Sumner County's Zoning Resolution protects farming as a matter of policy: the Agricultural Reserve (AR) district exists specifically to keep land open for crops, animal husbandry, dairying and forestry, and Appendix B's use table lets 'Crop & Animal Raising' operate by right in every low-density district, AR, RP, RR and SR, with no permit or hearing required.

Sumner County Agricultural Zoning Protections

Few Restrictions

Sumner County Zoning Resolution § 402.A (Agricultural Reserve District Purpose)

This district is designed to provide permissible areas for the growing of crops, animal husbandry, dairying, forestry and other similar activities, which generally occur and characterize rural rather than urban areas. In addition, these districts may include areas and lands not suited by reason of soil, geologic, topographic, or other limitations for development. This district also may include ...

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Right to Farm by City in Sumner County

1 cities in Sumner County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

HendersonvillePop. 61,753

1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

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