Noise Ordinances in Williamson County, TN (2026)

2 county-level rules, 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.

Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

Williamson County caps amplified sound from PA systems, speakers, and other sound production devices tied to bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and special events. Section 16.02(B)(2) sets C-weighted decibel ceilings by receiving property type that run higher at night for rural residential parcels than for parcels under five acres.

Williamson County Amplified Sound Decibel Limits

Some Restrictions

Williamson County, TN Zoning Ordinance § 16.02(A)-(B)(2)

(2) Sounds produced by Sound Production Devices generated on or associated with the uses outlined in Section 16.02(A) above, shall not exceed the C-weighted 10-minute Leq (fast response) limits listed in Table 16.02-2: Maximum Noise Standards-Sound Production, when measured outdoors anywhere within the Receiving Property boundaries. Table 16.02-2: Maximum Noise Standards - Sound Production Devi...

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Decibel Limits

Williamson County sets numeric dBA ceilings on ordinary ambient noise, separate from amplified sound equipment, for uses like industrial operations, animal care facilities, and eating and drinking establishments. Section 16.02(B)(1) scales the limit by receiving property type and time of day, with rural residential parcels held to a stricter overnight standard.

Williamson County Ambient Noise Decibel Limits

Some Restrictions

Williamson County, TN Zoning Ordinance § 16.02(A)-(B)(1)

(1) Sounds produced by, generated on or associated with the uses outlined in Section 16.02(A) above, other than sounds produced by Sound Production Devices, shall not exceed the A-weighted 10-minute Leq (slow response) limits listed in Table 16:02-1: Maximum Noise Standards-Non-Sound Production when measured outdoors anywhere within the Receiving Property boundaries. Table 16.02-1: Maximum Nois...

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Noise Ordinances by City in Williamson County

1 cities in Williamson County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

FranklinPop. 83,454

8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

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