Nashville, TN Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

The director shall have the authority to enter into film location agreements ("licenses") with parties desiring to use metropolitan government property for the purposes of filming or photographing, except where under the Charter other boards and commissions have the exclusive authority to enter into such agreements. These licenses shall be subject to the approval of the board, commission or department head directly responsible for the property. Each license shall be subject to the approval of the department of insurance and a metropolitan attorney, and shall be filed in the office of the metropolitan clerk. Fees for the use of the property shall be established by the director, and the board of parks and recreation or the board of education where appropriate, to ensure that the metropolitan government is reimbursed for any costs incurred by the granting of each license.D.Duties of the Assistant Director—Generally. The assistant director shall assist applicants in:1.Completing applications for filming permits, special event permits and banner permits;2.Serving as the liaison between the applicant and all metropolitan government departments involved in the special event or film activity;3.Gathering information regarding all special events and film activity, and maintaining a master calendar of such events for the city;4.Identifying locations for special events, filming and the placement of banners. (Ord. 99-1591 § 1, 1999; Ord. 98-1127 § 1, 1998; Ord. 97-983 § 1 (part), 1997)