Knoxville Building Permits & Contractor Leads

647 indexed permits · 169 active contractors · Knoxville, Tennessee.

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PermitGrab tracks 169 active contractors who pulled 647 building permits in Knoxville, TN. Updated periodically.

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Updated this month · 2026-06-11
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Knoxville had 100 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 35 electrical, 15 hvac and 13 general construction.

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647 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-11 Electrical 6031 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Fire Protection 1355 W OAK HILL AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Fire Alarm Installation
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 2500 N CENTRAL ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Change of use in existing (B) occupancy tenant space with work area level 3 alte…
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 6027 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Plumbing 6031 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Plumbing 1205 FOREST AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37916 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 6031 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 General Construction 634 JESSAMINE ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Right Bite LLC
2026-06-11 Electrical IBC Electrical Permit
2026-06-11 Electrical 825 CHEROKEE BLVD, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 General Construction 1312 EZELL ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 1312 Ezell St, Knoxville, TN 37917 New Construction
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 150 N SEVEN OAKS DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 General Commercial Building
2026-06-11 Roofing 9222 ADENLEIGH WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 BUILDING: OTC Repairs--Roof repair/roof replacement/reroofing/roof recover only …
2026-06-11 Electrical 3737 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 General Commercial Building
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1018 WESTMORELAND RIDGE WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 General Construction 1813 GILLESPIE AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 New townhouse building/structure.
2026-06-11 Electrical 404 SHARP LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37912 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 Electrical 120 SYLVIA DR, APT 29, KNOXVILLE TN 37912
Owner: ARM··· 🔒
General Commercial Building
2026-06-11 General Construction 7649 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Add general contractor to permit
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 3517 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Session Salon & Spa
2026-06-11 Fire Protection 1327 W OAK HILL AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Fire Alarm Installation
2026-06-11 Plumbing 7421 SHEFFIELD DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37909 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 Roofing 462 AVERY WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 BUILDING: OTC Repairs--Roof repair/roof replacement/reroofing/roof recover only …
2026-06-11 General Construction 514 N OLIVE ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 New single family dwelling
2026-06-11 Electrical 5706 CILLA RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 Plumbing 525 MELLEN AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 Electrical 3824 SHIPWATCH LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 General Construction 1809 GILLESPIE AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 New townhouse building/structure.
2026-06-11 Electrical 3134 FOUNTAIN PARK BLVD, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-11 Plumbing 6027 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Electrical 255 N PETERS RD, SUITE 102, KNOXVILLE TN 37923 General Commercial Building
2026-06-11 General Construction 7649 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Add general contractor to permit CLASSIFICATION
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 1936 WINTER WINDS LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37909 shallow excavation, add gravel and sand, erect 12'x24' above ground pool as a re…
2026-06-11 Roofing 507 S GAY ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37902 New 1440 sf, heated, addition to existing roof top bar.
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 7132 WELLINGTON DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Convert existing garage that has cinderblock exterior walls and located undernea…
2026-06-11 Plumbing IRC Plumbing Permit
2026-06-11 General Construction 457 ATLANTIC AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Zoning Complaint
2026-06-11 General Construction 1811 GILLESPIE AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 New townhouse building/structure.
2026-06-11 Plumbing 3325 COFFMAN DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 IRC Plumbing Permit
2026-06-11 General Construction 634 JESSAMINE ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Knox Wiener Wagon Deli & Pizza
2026-06-11 General Construction 634 JESSAMINE ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Kooky Cookies
2026-06-11 General Construction 634 JESSAMINE ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 The Maid of Orleans
2026-06-11 General Construction 3118 FAIRVIEW ST, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 Zavisca Residence Addition
2026-06-11 General Construction 4100 CENTRAL AVENUE PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37912 Universal Group
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 4614 HICKORY VIEW CIR, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Construction of a single-story, 16' x 21.75' owner's suite addition to the rear …
2026-06-11 Electrical 603 MAIN ST, APT 1005, KNOXVILLE TN 37902
Owner: TAY··· 🔒
Adding 5 gang meter to existing 1200 amp for EV charger.
2026-06-11 General Construction 1805 GILLESPIE AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 New townhouse building/structure.
2026-06-11 Plumbing 6017 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Electrical 6027 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Electrical 120 SYLVIA DR, APT 29, KNOXVILLE TN 37912
Owner: ARM··· 🔒
Dwelling - Two Family (Duplex)
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 1319 KNOTTY PINE WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Electrical IRC Electrical Permit
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 3828 KENILWORTH DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 12x20 Inground pool
2026-06-11 Roofing 425 AVERY WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 BUILDING: OTC Repairs--Roof repair/roof replacement/reroofing/roof recover only …
2026-06-11 General Construction 1807 GILLESPIE AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 New townhouse building/structure.
2026-06-11 Electrical 6017 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Electrical 4901 GETTYSBURG RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Accessory Building
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 6017 GRACE LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 IBC Residential Building
2026-06-11 Structural 4837 CHAMBLISS AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 BUILDING: OTC Alterations, Level 1 and repairs to single-family dwelling (like-i…
2026-06-11 Signage 1128 EAST WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 100, KNOXVILLE TN 37909 Building Signage
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa 115 N SEVEN OAKS DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 tenant change for new spa and salon.
2026-06-11 Electrical 3019 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37914 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 General Construction 3203 TAZEWELL PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 Prescriptive compliance to existing (A-3) commercial building.
2026-06-10 Electrical 1404 TAYLOR RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 Electrical 1319 KNOTTY PINE WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 General Commercial Building
2026-06-10 General Construction 5400 MORNING DOVE CIR, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 finish concrete block lower level/basement
2026-06-10 General Construction 414 N PETERS RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 Installation of a non-illuminated wall sign.
2026-06-10 Electrical 1041 CLAUDE RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37914 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 1041 CLAUDE RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37914 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 Electrical 5129 CAMELIA RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37912 Dwelling - Townhouse
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech 3241 WESTERN AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 General Commercial Building
2026-06-10 General Construction 4418 MCCAMPBELL LN, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 Zoning Scope: ZONING: Interior renovations to a single-family dwelling with a ne…
2026-06-10 General Construction 267 N SEVEN OAKS DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 Change to Approved Plans
2026-06-10 General Construction 7403 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Change of owner.
2026-06-10 General Construction 7100 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 New illuminated wall sign.
2026-06-10 Electrical 4701 SILVERHILL DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 Roofing 202 N SEVEN OAKS DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37922 Remove existing spray foam, plywood, EPDM and ISO down to the existing metal dec…
2026-06-10 Fire Protection 1313 W OAK HILL AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Fire Alarm Installation in bldg. 4
2026-06-10 Electrical 1319 KNOTTY PINE WAY, KNOXVILLE TN 37920 General Commercial Building
2026-06-10 Electrical 5127 CAMELIA RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37912 Dwelling - Townhouse
2026-06-10 Electrical 5305 SHANNONDALE RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 General Construction 4620 OLD BROADWAY, SUITE 105, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 Issuance of C/O.
2026-06-10 General Construction 2140 TENNESSEE AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 New construction Single family
2026-06-10 Electrical 3407 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 General Construction 2711 E MAGNOLIA AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37914 Change of owner/ tenant.
2026-06-10 Electrical 203 S CHILHOWEE DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37914 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 Electrical 916 SOUTHGATE RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 Electrical 5131 CAMELIA RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37912 Dwelling - Townhouse
2026-06-10 Electrical 923 W OAK HILL AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 Signage 129 S GAY ST, SUITE 101, KNOXVILLE TN 37902 An outdoor, rectangular business sign hanging perpendicular to the exterior wall…
2026-06-10 Electrical 1129 SOUTHGATE RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 Electrical 1311 W FOURTH AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 Dwelling - Single Family
2026-06-10 General Construction 150 LOVELL RD, SUITE 102, FARRAGUT TN 37934
Owner: Dav··· 🔒
New illuminated wall sign.
2026-06-10 General Construction 2014 FAIR DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 Change to Approved Plans
2026-06-10 Electrical 3254 SUTHERLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 General Construction 9133 EXECUTIVE PARK DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37923 Reissuance of C/O.
2026-06-10 General Construction 4054 TALILUNA AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37919 New 500 s.f. residential addition consisting of a new laundry room, master bedro…
2026-06-10 General Construction 4921 WILKSHIRE DR, KNOXVILLE TN 37921 A 1,962 SF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND 400 SF DETACHED GARAGE
2026-06-10 Electrical 5411 SHANNONDALE RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37918 Permanent Sign(s)/Advertising Only
2026-06-10 Electrical 5125 CAMELIA RD, KNOXVILLE TN 37912 Dwelling - Townhouse
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Permit Types in Knoxville
Construction Activity in Knoxville

New building permits in Knoxville, Tennessee indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Knoxville Building Permits

Knoxville, Tennessee processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 647+ Knoxville building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Knoxville requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Knoxville.

How Contractors Use Knoxville Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Knoxville use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Knoxville building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Knoxville electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Knoxville open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Knoxville this week?

The most active contractors filing in Knoxville right now include CLASSIFICATION. PermitGrab tracks 169 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Knoxville permit data?

Updated periodically. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Knoxville right now?

In the last 30 days, Knoxville permitting activity covers 100 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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PermitGrab currently tracks 647 building permits in Knoxville, Tennessee. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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PermitGrab collects Knoxville on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Knoxville = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Knoxville GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Knoxville addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Knoxville are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Knoxville renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Knoxville permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Knoxville mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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