Rules for ZIP Code 37938
Knoxville, TN · Knox County
85 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Knox County.
ZIP code 37938 is unincorporated Knox County land, in the community of Halls: about 100% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 37938 also covers:
- Halls (community)~18% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 37938 based on Knox County ordinances.
Landscaping Rules
3 rulesFire Regulations
5 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Propane StorageSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksSignificant
- Outdoor BurningSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleRight to Farm
2 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rulesShort-Term Rentals
1 rule- Taxes & FeesSome
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- BBQ & Propane RulesSome
- Smoker RulesSome
Fence Regulations
2 rulesSign Regulations
4 rules- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
Home Business
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Trash & Recycling
6 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rules- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU RulesSignificant
- Tiny HomesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Parking Rules
7 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesPublic Conduct
5 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Skateboarding RulesSome
- JaywalkingSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
2 rules- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesRental Property Rules
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
6 rules- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesBuilding Safety
1 rule- Plumbing PermitsSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 rule- Vending ZonesSignificant