Metro Nashville permits artificial turf without a specific ordinance. Stormwater rules require proper drainage substrate. Turf counts as impervious surface for stormwater calculations in some cases.
Metro Nashville has no ordinance banning or restricting artificial turf on residential property. Metro Stormwater Management Manual treats synthetic turf installations as potentially impervious depending on substrate and drainage; installations over 5,000 sq ft or within the stormwater regulated area may require review. No building permit is needed for residential turf replacement unless grading, walls, or drainage changes occur. Homeowners should install a compacted base (typically 3-4 inches of crushed stone) with a weed barrier to prevent ponding. Tennessee has no state-level HOA turf protection statute, so private covenants control. Nashville's summer temperatures (90F+) regularly push turf surface temps above 150F; some manufacturers recommend infill that reduces heat retention.
No Metro penalties for installation. Stormwater non-compliance for installations over 5,000 sq ft: correction order. HOA disputes: civil covenant enforcement.
Davidson County, TN
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Davidson County, TN
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Davidson County, TN
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Davidson County, TN
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Davidson County, TN
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Davidson County, TN
Davidson County has no designated wildfire hazard zones or defensible space requirements. TN Division of Forestry manages statewide wildfire response. Outdoo...
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