Tennessee has no statewide grading permit. Earthwork disturbing one acre or more triggers a TDEC construction stormwater permit, and Sumner County reviews grading and drainage under its local rules.
Grading in Sumner County is governed by state stormwater rules and local review rather than a single grading permit. Any earth-moving that disturbs one acre or more must obtain TDEC construction permit coverage and control runoff. The county and its MS4 cities review grading and drainage through subdivision and stormwater regulations, requiring that site drainage not divert concentrated runoff onto neighboring tracts. Karst limestone means sinkholes and springs can complicate drainage design here. Diverting stormwater onto an adjoining owner creates civil liability regardless of the acreage disturbed.
Grading an acre without TDEC permit coverage draws state penalties and stop-work orders. Diverting concentrated runoff onto a neighbor creates civil liability for drainage damage.
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