Nashville, TN HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)

Homeowner associations in Nashville operate primarily as nonprofit corporations governed by the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act (Title 48, Chapters 51-100). Tennessee does not have a dedicated Planned Community Act or comprehensive HOA statute, meaning governance is largely determined by each association's declaration of covenants, bylaws, and articles of incorporation. Member meetings must take place annually, and additional special meetings may be called by the board of directors or by a petition signed by at least 10% of the allocated votes. The board must provide adequate notice to all association members at least 10 days, but no more than 60 days, before the date of any meeting. Board members can be either elected by the members or appointed per the declaration. Any board member may be removed with a two-thirds vote of the association members. Tennessee's Condominium Act (Title 66, Chapter 27) provides additional governance requirements for condominium associations, but single-family HOAs rely on the Nonprofit Corporation Act and their own documents. The Tennessee Homeowners Association Act (Senate Bill 405) has been proposed but not enacted into law. Nashville (Davidson County) does not impose additional municipal HOA regulations beyond state law.