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Franklin, TN Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Exempt hours
7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. daily
Covered equipment
Mowers, blowers, trimmers, saws
Outside window
General noise rule applies
Fine
$50 per day, § 11-407

Summary

Franklin exempts leaf blowers and other domestic power equipment from its noise ordinance only between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; run one outside that window and the general noise rules kick in.

The following uses and activities shall be exempt from noise level regulations: ... h. Use of domestic power equipment (including, but not limited to, power lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, snowblowers, tillers, saws, sanders, drills or similar devices) between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Franklin Municipal Code § 11-405(h) lists 'domestic power equipment (including, but not limited to, power lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, snowblowers, tillers, saws, sanders, drills or similar devices)' as exempt from the city's noise-level regulations, but only between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Use one outside that 14-hour window and the operator loses the exemption, falling under the general 'unnecessary noise' standard in § 11-403, which bars sound plainly audible beyond the property line overnight.

Violations & Fines

Running a leaf blower or similar equipment outside 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. can be cited as unnecessary noise, a misdemeanor punishable by a $50 fine per § 11-407, per day of violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run a leaf blower early in the morning in Franklin?
No: domestic power equipment including leaf blowers is only exempt from the noise ordinance between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
What happens if I run a leaf blower at night?
It loses its exemption and can be cited under the general noise standard, punishable by a $50-per-day fine.

Sources & Official References

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