STR guests in Nashville must comply with the same Metro noise ordinances as permanent residents. Given Nashville's reputation as a bachelorette party destination, noise complaints from STRs are actively enforced.
No separate STR-specific noise ordinance exists, but Metro Code Title 9 (Noise and Amplified Sound) applies to all properties including STRs. Sounds plainly audible at a neighboring residential property boundary constitute violations at any hour. Amplified sound restrictions tighten during late-night hours (~11 PM–7 AM). The responsible party listed on the STR permit must be reachable to address guest complaints. Repeat noise violations can jeopardize permit renewal. Nashville's STR permit application requires attestation of compliance with all Metro ordinances. Party houses are a known enforcement priority in neighborhoods near entertainment corridors.
Noise citations $50–$500; permit suspension/non-renewal possible for repeated violations.
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