Nashville does not impose specific time-of-day restrictions on garage sales through a dedicated ordinance. General noise ordinance hours and neighborhood courtesy standards apply. Most Nashville garage sales operate during daytime hours by convention.
The Metro Nashville Code does not specify allowed hours for garage sales. However, the noise ordinance (Title 11) prohibits unreasonably loud noise at any time and is more strictly enforced during nighttime hours (generally 10 PM to 7 AM). Practically, garage sales in Nashville typically run during daylight hours. Early morning setups should be mindful of noise from loading and setup activities. Evening sales would need adequate lighting and should not disturb neighbors. HOAs may have their own time restrictions for garage sales.
There are no specific time-restriction violations for garage sales. Noise complaints from early morning or late evening sale activity would be handled under the general noise ordinance.
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