Metro Nashville has no mandatory sidewalk snow clearing ordinance. Nashville averages only 5 inches of snow annually. Property owners encouraged but not legally required to clear sidewalks.
Unlike northern cities, Metro Nashville Davidson County does not impose a mandatory sidewalk snow and ice clearing deadline on property owners. Nashville averages approximately 5 inches of snow per year with most events clearing naturally within 24-48 hours. Metro Public Works focuses plowing and salting on priority routes — arterials, bridges over Cumberland River, hills, and school zones. Property owners are encouraged to clear adjacent sidewalks for pedestrian safety, especially near MTA bus stops and schools. Premises liability for slip-and-fall still applies under Tennessee common law. Downtown Business Improvement District maintains sidewalks in the Central Business District.
No direct citation for uncleared sidewalks. Civil liability under TN premises law if negligent maintenance contributes to injury. Downtown BID assessments fund commercial area clearing.
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