Knoxville Building Permits & Property Data

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18,637 indexed permits · Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Knoxville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 100
Active contractors 1
Newest permit 2026-06-11

PermitGrab tracks 18,637 building permits in Knoxville, TN as of 2026-06-11. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 54d old

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Knoxville building permit activity

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. D R Horton — 28 permits
  2. Turner Homes, LLC — 14 permits
  3. BALL HOMES — 6 permits
  4. Kerney ENTERPRISES — 5 permits
  5. BTCC LLC — 5 permits
  6. ALEKSANDR S BOTEZAT — 3 permits
  7. Legends Development Partners — 3 permits
  8. Smithbilt Homes — 3 permits
  9. Alec Mielke of CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP, INC DBA GOODALL HOMES — 3 permits
  10. Underwood Construction Inc — 3 permits
18,637
Indexed Permits
1
Active Contractors
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Knoxville's permit source last published new records on 2026-06-11 (54 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
2026-08-04
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18,637 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-02-21 Demolition $15,000 8225 TAMARACK RD Demo house to build a new house Harrigan Construction Co., LLC
2025-02-20 Roofing $2,000 5937 MIDDLEBROOK PIKE
Owner: GTH··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Earthadelic EV Chargers; PRINCIPAL USE: Industrial-General; APPLICA… EARTHADELIC ENTERPRISE LLC
2025-02-20 Demolition $32,000 702 E JACKSON AVE
Owner: RR ··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: demolish existing building to include concrete slabs, fou… E. LUKE GREENE CO. INC.
2025-02-20 Electrical $15,000 2700 EMERALD GREEN WAY
Owner: EMK··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: EMERALD APTS; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Multi-Family; APPLICANT DESCR… EXCEL SIGNS LLC
2025-02-20 Electrical $7,000 6546 CLINTON HWY
Owner: CRO··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Metro Diner 6546; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: (2) illuminated channel le… EXCEL SIGNS LLC
2025-02-20 HVAC/Mech $700,000 1935 CALLAHAN DR
Owner: KNO··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Ruff Life Hideout; PRINCIPAL USE: Eating and Drinking Establishment… FOREMOST CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD 210
Owner: COL··· 🔒
New CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $120,000 225 E OLDHAM AVE
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 225 E oldham ave; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: permit for one side of alr… TYLER STINNETT
2025-02-20 Roofing $377,760 2018 ISLAND HOME AVE
Owner: REA··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Island Home Ave #1; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICAN… AMERICA FIRST CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2025-02-20 Roofing $377,760 2014 ISLAND HOME AVE
Owner: REA··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Island Home Ave #2; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICAN… AMERICA FIRST CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2025-02-20 Roofing $172,228 8706 CHAPMAN TRACE WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-02-20 Roofing $232,884 8710 CHAPMAN TRACE WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-02-20 Roofing $232,884 8704 CHAPMAN TRACE WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 207
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 207; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 204
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 204; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 201
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 201; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: This is fo… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 205
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 205; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 209
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 209; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 203
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 203; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 208
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 208; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 202
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 202; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: IRC-NEW-24… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $150,000 481 BROOME RD UNIT 206
Owner: CRE··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Colonial Park Townhomes Unit 206; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Referencin… CRESS COMPANY INC
2025-02-20 General Construction $120,000 223 E OLDHAM AVE
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 223 E Oldham; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: permit for one side of already… TYLER STINNETT
2025-02-20 General Construction $989,555 8207 KINGSTON PIKE
Owner: CAI··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: Moon Valley Nurseries; PRINCIPAL USE: Greenhouse-Nursery-Retail; AP… RICHARDSON TURNER CONSTRUCTION
2025-02-20 General Construction $80,806 1320 W BEAVER CREEK DR EC required before CO The old single wide is being removed. A new double wide wi… Kerney ENTERPRISES
2025-02-20 Roofing $172,228 8708 CHAPMAN TRACE WAY Multi family new construction, two stories, slab foundation, 3 bedroom plus loft… Turner Homes, LLC
2025-02-20 Plumbing $332,706 4844 WILLOW BLUFF CIR EC required before CO 20' drainage easement left of property Build new single fa… Wood Duck Construction
2025-02-19 Fire Protection $49,634 7200 WILLOW BEND WAY Rev1 2/27/25 Rev2 3/7/25 Installation of the underground fire suppression system
2025-02-19 General Construction $140,000 2416 EAST GLENWOOD AVE
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 2416 East Glenwood; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: one side of duplex see a… TYLER STINNETT
2025-02-19 General Construction $160,000 301 TANIA LN
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 301 Tania; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: one side of duplex under already … TYLER STINNETT
2025-02-19 General Construction $140,000 2414 EAST GLENWOOD AVE
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 2414 E glenwood; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: one side of duplex under ap… TYLER STINNETT
2025-02-19 General Construction $277,172 7902 CORRYTON RD Rev1 added 8/13/24 Rev2 1/30/25 Rev3 site plan 2/12/25 Rev4 2/18/25 construct a … Iron Horse Demolition
2025-02-19 Signage $10,000 1645 EBENEZER RD Rev1 2/14/25 18 sq.ft. Monument sign with masonry base for new apartment communi…
2025-02-19 General Construction $160,000 303 TANIA LN
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 303 tania; APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: one side of already aprroved dupl… TYLER STINNETT
2025-02-18 General Construction $1,000 1763 VIRGINIA AVE
Owner: KNO··· 🔒
APPLICANT DESCRIPTION: Installing a temporary pole; APPROVED SCOPE: Installing a… ADVENT ELECTRIC, INC
2025-02-18 General Construction $30,000 9819 WESTLAND DR Agricultural pole barn construction Items to be stored in barn: firewood, logs, … Jason Williams
2025-02-18 General Construction $1,700,000 720 Dixon Road SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING Main Floor • Master Bathroom – 1 Water Closet, 2 Lavatori… Charles Atkins of Charles R. Atkins, Inc.
2025-02-18 Plumbing $59,544 6210 S RUGGLES FERRY PIKE *Septic rated for 1 bedroom Add a 1 Bedroom Home for Mr. Stiles' Mother. Clayton Homes of Knoxville
2025-02-18 Signage $3,300 6736 MALONE CREEK DR We will be adding an Illuminated Sign to the Store Front of Crispy Cones
2025-02-18 Signage $2,100 6760 MALONE CREEK DR Removing the existing pylon sign, and installing new monument sign per the attac…
2025-02-18 General Construction $512,165 3229 RUSH MILLER RD EC due before CO build personal home RICKIE WEBSTER
2025-02-18 Plumbing $503,328 2085 HICKORY RESERVE RD 20' drainage easement towards the rear property line. NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION BALL HOMES
2025-02-18 General Construction $296,152 8812 KEENBERG LN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION BALL HOMES
2025-02-18 General Construction $296,152 8808 KEENBERG LN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION BALL HOMES
2025-02-18 General Construction $252,869 8816 KEENBERG LN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION BALL HOMES
2025-02-18 General Construction $222,340 8804 KEENBERG LN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION BALL HOMES
2025-02-18 Demolition $22,650 2833 KELLER BEND RD Perform demolition of the existing house, taking it down to the slab. Total Demolition Services Inc
2025-02-17 General Construction $200,000 808 BELLEAIRE AVE
Owner: REA··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 808 BELLEAIRE AVE; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICANT… DEFINITY CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-02-17 General Construction $122,300 707 BEN HUR AVE
Owner: CAB··· 🔒
SHORT NOTES: 1409 ulster; PRINCIPAL USE: Dwelling-Single-Family; APPLICANT DESCR… MES DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-02-14 Plumbing $145,000 8534 NEUBERT SPRINGS RD Septic is rated for 3 bedroom deliver and set double wide CMH HOMES, INC. DBA Oakwood Homes…
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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 18637+ Knoxville building permits — updated daily 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?

PermitGrab indexes 18,637 building permits in Knoxville, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is Knoxville permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Knoxville is dated 2026-06-11. Expected daily • newest record 54d old. 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?

Knoxville permit activity covers 18,637 indexed 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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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Knoxville — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Knoxville building permits

Search recent Knoxville, TN building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Knoxville building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Knoxville Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knoxville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Knoxville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 18637 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.

How fresh is the Knoxville permit data?

PermitGrab collects Knoxville daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Knoxville?

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Knoxville permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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