Code Violation Reporting in Tennessee (2026)
13 rules on the books across Tennessee, 9 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Nashville
Some RestrictionsReport a suspected property-standards violation, an unsafe, unsanitary, or dilapidated building or premises, by filing…
Read full rule →Rutherford County
Some RestrictionsAnyone who sees a zoning violation in unincorporated Rutherford County can file a written complaint with the Director…
Read full rule →Sumner County
Some RestrictionsAnyone who believes a Sumner County Zoning Resolution violation is occurring can file a written complaint with the…
Read full rule →Williamson County
Some RestrictionsAnyone who suspects a zoning violation on unincorporated Williamson County land can file a complaint with the Community…
Read full rule →Kingsport
Light RestrictionsIn the City of Kingsport, Tennessee, a private citizen who witnessed a litter offense or discovered incriminating…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Smyrna
Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Smyrna, Tennessee, a property owner who receives a written nuisance notice from the building official…
Read full rule →Sumner County
Some RestrictionsSumner County requires that a zoning complaint describe a violation no more than 30 days old, and the Director of…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Franklin
Heavy RestrictionsFranklin bans placing graffiti on any public or private property citywide and requires owners to remove graffiti…
Read full rule →Collierville
Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Collierville, the Code Compliance Officer administers property violations, with weeds, noxious…
Read full rule →Kingsport
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Kingsport, Tennessee, Sec. 62-126 of the Code declares eight kinds of conditions on public or private…
Read full rule →Smyrna
Some RestrictionsTitle 13, Chapter 1 of the Smyrna Municipal Code lists the everyday nuisance violations in the Town of Smyrna…
Read full rule →Spring Hill
Some RestrictionsThe property code violations spelled out in § 13-103 of the Spring Hill Municipal Code are unmanaged dead animals…
Read full rule →Williamson County
Some RestrictionsWilliamson County's Zoning Ordinance, Section 22.03, defines six categories of violations for property in the…
Read full rule →