Murfreesboro, TN Invasive Plant Rules: Prohibited Species (2026)

Native species are preferred in the WQPA. Native species are required and invasive species are prohibited for any new plantings.(D)To summarize WQPA widths and target vegetation in subsections (A) through (C): Waterbody Width of WQPA Waters with available parameters (unimpaired) for siltation or habitat alteration; and Unassessed waters DA ≥ 640 acres: 50 feet from top of bank DA < 640 acres: 35 feet from top of bank Waters with unavailable parameters (impaired) for siltation or habitat alteration 60 feet from top of bank

Exceptional Tennessee Waters 60 feet from top of bank Wetland adjacent stream Same width as on stream Isolated wetland 30 feet Pond intersecting a stream Same as width on stream

Vegetative target for WQPAs: A variety of mature, native vegetation, allowed to grow undisturbed. Predominately trees on streamside half of the buffer; and trees, shrubs and herbaceous vegetation (grasses) in the upland half. Native vegetation is preferred; any new plantings must be native vegetation. Notes: Status of water quality may be accessed on Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) website. WQPAs to be measured from top of bank (landward edge of active channel), in horizontal plane; or from edge of wetland or top of bank of a pond. Where a Greenway or trail is to be placed within a WQPA, the width of the WQPA shall be increased by the width of the Greenway or trail.