Aircraft noise in Tennessee is governed by federal law under FAA authority. Neither the state nor municipalities may regulate flight operations, altitude, or in-flight noise emissions.
The Federal Aviation Act and Airline Deregulation Act preempt state and local control of aircraft operations, including noise from flight paths, takeoffs, and landings. Tennessee Code Annotated Title 42 governs aeronautics and airport zoning but defers to FAA noise standards. Local airport authorities may impose ground-based curfews and noise abatement procedures only with FAA approval. Property owners cannot use Tennessee nuisance law to restrict navigable airspace use, though inverse condemnation claims for low overflights remain available.
Federal enforcement only; state/local rules attempting flight regulation are void.
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Nashville, TN
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