Nashville requires door-to-door solicitors and peddlers to obtain permits under Title 11, Chapter 11.08 of the Metro Code. Solicitors must register with the Metro Clerk's office, provide identification, and obtain a solicitor's permit before canvassing neighborhoods. The ordinance includes hours of operation restrictions.
Metro Nashville's solicitor and peddler ordinance (Chapter 11.08) requires that anyone going door-to-door to sell goods, services, or solicit donations must obtain a solicitor's permit from the Metro Clerk. Applicants must provide identification, a background check, and information about their employer or organization. Permits are valid for a defined period. Solicitation is restricted to hours between 9 AM and 9 PM (or sunset, whichever is earlier). Religious, political, and nonprofit canvassers may be exempt from permit fees but must still comply with time restrictions. Solicitors must display their permit visibly.
Soliciting without a permit is a misdemeanor. Violations can result in fines and potential arrest. Soliciting outside permitted hours or ignoring no-soliciting signs can also result in citations.
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