3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
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Sumner County protects yard political signs. Its zoning resolution defers election signage to the Tennessee Freedom of Speech Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §2-7-143, which bars local limits on the shape or number of campaign signs on private property near an election.
Tenn. Code Ann. §2-7-143(b)(1)(A)
Shall not regulate the shape or quantity of political or campaign posters or signs placed on private property that is located more than one hundred feet (100') from a polling place if the signs or posters are placed on the property by the owner of the property or any lawful resident of a residence on the property
Garage-sale signs count as temporary signs in Sumner County. The zoning resolution lets you post them on any residential lot, capped at 16 square feet, but bars them from the public right-of-way and requires removal within 48 hours.
Sumner County Zoning Resolution §1206.A (Temporary Signage)
Temporary signage may be posted on any lot in a residential district at any given time... No single temporary sign in a residential area may exceed 16 square feet in area.
Sumner County does not regulate holiday decorations on residential property. No county permit is needed for lights, inflatables, or yard displays. Keep them clear of sight lines and the right-of-way, use outdoor-rated electrical, and follow any HOA rules.
1 cities in Sumner County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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