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

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

Verified from official government sources

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

Adult Entertainment

Williamson County zoning bars adult-oriented establishments within 1,000 feet of day cares, schools, parks, religious institutions and residential uses, measured in a straight line between property lines regardless of political boundaries. Establishments must limit hours to 8:00 a.m. through midnight, Monday through Saturday, and close entirely on Sundays and state-designated legal holidays, under Zoning Ordinance Section 11.03(D)(1).

Williamson County Adult Business 1,000-Foot Setback

Significant Restrictions

Williamson County, TN, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 11.03(D)(1)

Adult-oriented establishments shall be set back a minimum of 1,000 feet from the following: i) Day Care Center, Day Care Centers Accessory to an Institutional Use, Family Child Care Homes, and Group Child Care Homes; ii) Educational Facilities and Higher Educational Facilities; iii) Park or General Open Space, Recreational and Athletic Facilities, Indoor, Athletic Facilities, and Stadiums and A...

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Business Licensing & Operations by City in Williamson County

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

FranklinPop. 83,454

4 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Auto Repair on Residential Property

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