Nashville Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,706 indexed permits · 715 active contractors · 6,920 code violations · Nashville, Tennessee.

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Nashville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,279
Total permit value (90d) $289,816,597
Active contractors 715
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 715 active contractors who pulled 3,706 building permits in Nashville, TN as of 2026-07-31. Live tracking of 6,920 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Nashville building permit activity

Contractors pulled 194 building permits in Nashville over the last 30 days — down 55.5% from the prior 30 days, with $17,687,671 in declared project value. Over 90 days: 1,279 permits worth $289,816,597.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SELF CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (SEE APPLICANT INFORMATION) — 159 permits
  2. LEGACY SOUTH BUILDERS LLC — 48 permits
  3. MERITAGE HOMES OF TENNESSEE INC — 39 permits
  4. NVR, INC. T/A RYAN HOMES — 30 permits
  5. SELF CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL (SEE APPLICANT INFORMATION) — 29 permits
  6. Tuff Shed — 27 permits
  7. WILSON & SONS LAND MANAGEMENT LLC — 26 permits
  8. JARVIS AWARD SIGN AND FLAG CO — 22 permits
  9. ashley ivey-bodman — 21 permits
  10. REGENT HOMES — 19 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 37209 — 113 permits
  • 37205 — 97 permits
  • 37207 — 78 permits
  • 37206 — 77 permits
  • 37216 — 75 permits
Biggest project this month
$999,593 · Building Residential - New · 811 CAMMACK CT · LANAM CONSTRUCTION LLC
3,706
Indexed Permits
715
Active Contractors
6,920
Code Violations
203,022
Property Owners
251
Verified Phones
2026-08-04
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-31
Nashville had 194 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 58 demolition, 38 interior renovation and 26 hvac. The average project value is $91,173.

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3,706 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-12-04 General Construction $15,000 1109 STRAIGHTWAY AVE
Owner: ART··· 🔒
to conduct interior renovations to existing building. exterior work will be clea… lacie wilson
2025-12-04 Signage $569,326 229 CROWN GARDENS CT
Owner: LEN··· 🔒
to construct a single family residence with 2648 sf living area and 719 sf cover… Lennar Homes
2025-12-03 Fire Protection $428,000 1214 MARTIN ST Tenant build out of vacant ~1650 SF commercial space including non-structural wa… MZ Architecture
2025-12-03 Pool/Spa $73,758 323 GAYWOOD DR This is a request for the addition of 372Sf of living space and 328SF of corvere… Patriot Pools Company
2025-12-03 Demolition $145,615 1901 B LINDEN AVE Adding a DADU addition onto rear of existing dethatched structure. Addition will… GREGORY BRIDWELL DBA GREG’S CUSTOM CARPENTRY
2025-12-01 General Construction $565,343 4810 PAYNE RD
Owner: COO··· 🔒
Construct new residential home from ground up 3098 Sq Ft porches 244 garage 782 T&J Services LLC
2025-12-01 Demolition 41 RACHEL DR
Owner: 41 ··· 🔒
****MASTER USE PERMIT, NO CONSTRUCTION THIS PERMIT**** Future construction of tw… Municipal Inspection Partners
2025-12-01 Signage $162,865 108 B S 13TH ST To construct a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) with 695 SF of living spa… Owen Development LLC
2025-12-01 Signage $921,445 108 S 13TH ST To construct a new single-family residence with 5285 SF of living space, and 420… Owen Development LLC
2025-12-01 HVAC/Mech $185,492 1709 D LUTON ST 1709 D - To construct a single family home as part on an attached townhome in ac… M & Y CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-12-01 HVAC/Mech $185,492 1709 C LUTON ST 1709 C - To construct a single family home as part on an attached townhome in ac… M & Y CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-12-01 HVAC/Mech $185,492 1709 B LUTON ST 1709 B - To construct a single family home as part on an attached townhome in ac… M & Y CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-12-01 HVAC/Mech $185,492 1709 A LUTON ST 1709 A - To construct a single family home as part on an attached townhome in ac… M & Y CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-12-01 Electrical $130,000 4060 CANE RIDGE PKWY 114 1567 sq/ft of the Fragrance Outlet Store at Tanger Outlet Mall. Interior Reno to… Perfumania
2025-12-01 General Construction $10,000 2060 GALLATIN PIKE To conduct interior renovations for new tenant, LAMIRA (Personal Care Svcs, Hair… Darrell Hayes
2025-12-01 Signage $7,000 1405 SEVIER CT
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
to demolish existing residence. RS5 Zoning. not to be burned on lot. see attache… Brass Tacks Construction
2025-11-29 Demolition $127,315 945 B SEYMOUR AVE To construct a 2 story DADU (detached accessory dwelling unit) to the rear of ex… GRAYSTONE PROPERTIES LLC
2025-11-29 HVAC/Mech $294,829 945 SEYMOUR AVE Scope of work to include the renovation of the existing structure and constructi… GRAYSTONE PROPERTIES LLC
2025-11-26 Signage $1,500 2000 GLEN ECHO RD
Owner: COL··· 🔒
to erect 42Sf face replacement to existing pylon sign for musicologie/health & f… barbara adamo
2025-11-26 HVAC/Mech $2,000 3114 BLEVINS RD To locate 12' x 60' temporary Office Trailer on portion of existing Anchor Trans… Guy Mamac
2025-11-26 HVAC/Mech $640,000 1 BURTON HILLS BLVD 190 W To conduct interior renovations for new tenant; ST PAUL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (offic… Jonathan Dooley
2025-11-25 General Construction $7,379,227 1009 16TH AVE S to construct shell for 50,000SF condo building with 18 total units. not to be ov… justin crandall
2025-11-25 HVAC/Mech $500,000 424 CHURCH ST
Owner: 424··· 🔒
to conduct renovations to 2266SF pf space for model hotel rooms. no change to fo… kate o'neil
2025-11-24 General Construction $261,568 1221 BROADWAY 1525 To conduct new spec office build-out for One22One. SUITE 1525. This will be a sp… ASD Sky
2025-11-24 Signage $537,278 233 CROWN GARDENS CT
Owner: LEN··· 🔒
to construct a single family residence with 2858 sf living area and 816 sf attac… Lennar Homes
2025-11-24 Signage $565,475 237 CROWN GARDENS CT
Owner: LEN··· 🔒
to construct a single family residence with 3078 sf living area and 680 sf attac… Lennar Homes
2025-11-24 Demolition $44,640 1066 BARNES RD To construct a 12' X 22' (264 SF) addition onto the front of existing single fam… Janet Nolasco
2025-11-24 General Construction $442,284 1221 BROADWAY 1540 To conduct new spec office build-out for One22One. SUITE 1540. This will be a sp… ASD Sky
2025-11-24 Signage $450,113 225 CROWN GARDENS CT
Owner: LEN··· 🔒
to construct a single family residence with 2375 sf living area and 733 sf attac… Lennar Homes
2025-11-24 Electrical $8,000 912 2ND AVE N To erect 1 illuminated canopy sign, 1 illuminated wall sign, & 1 non-illuminated… BOOM SIGN AND LIGHTING
2025-11-24 Demolition $11,122 1066 BARNES RD To place a 12' X 14' (168 SF) shed to the rear of existing single family home. M… Janet Nolasco
2025-11-24 HVAC/Mech $8,249,187 1680 REYNOLDS RD 100 NO USE & OCCUPANCY, CREATING SPECULATIVE SPACE. MIP WILL BE 3RD PARTY REVIEWING … Municipal Inspection Partners
2025-11-24 General Construction $338,555 1221 BROADWAY 1520 To conduct new spec office build-out for One22One. SUITE 1520. This will be a sp… ASD Sky
2025-11-24 HVAC/Mech $9,393,973 1686 REYNOLDS RD 200 NO USE & OCCUPANCY, CREATING SPECULATIVE SPACE. MIP WILL BE 3RD PARTY REVIEWING … Municipal Inspection Partners
2025-11-24 Demolition $22,243 1066 BARNES RD To construct a 14' X 24' (336 SF) Shed to the rear of existing single family hom… Janet Nolasco
2025-11-24 General Construction $21,184 1066 B BARNES RD To construct a 16' X 20' (320 SF) carport to rear of existing single family home… Janet Nolasco
2025-11-24 General Construction $257,598 1221 BROADWAY 1510 To conduct new spec office build-out for One22One. SUITE 1510. This will be a sp… ASD Sky
2025-11-21 HVAC/Mech $124,000 1212 HOWARD AVE Will be removing two interior walls. updating plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. no… Robert Herb
2025-11-20 Electrical $8,800 211 N 1ST ST To erect 2 illuminated wall signs for Holiday Inn. Building signs not exceed 15%… BOOM SIGN AND LIGHTING
2025-11-20 Pool/Spa $170,167 1210 2ND AVE N 100 TENANT BUILD-OUT OF EXISTING SHELL SPACE ON A PAD SITE. INCLUDES COMMERCIAL KITC… Powell Nashville
2025-11-20 Roofing $2,000 1300 CLINTON ST 128 To conduct general renovations for new tenant; NASHVILLE WHISKEY HOUSE (bar, res… Ryan Mercurio
2025-11-20 General Construction $100,000 100 MADISON ST 119 Gym restroom renovations and installation of a new sauna ZONED SP. POC: Stewart … Powell Nashville
2025-11-20 HVAC/Mech $500,000 1220 2ND AVE N 102 TENANT BUILD-OUT OF EXISTING LEASING OFFICE TO RENTABLE WORKSPACES ZONED SP. POC… Powell Nashville
2025-11-20 Roofing $46,000 2505 12TH AVE S 4/20/2026 Buildings and business operating with permits. Scope of work includes … Pearl Becker
2025-11-20 HVAC/Mech $306,000 510 MERRITT AVE 106 To conduct interior renovations for new tenant; THIBAULT (building contractor su… Kim Deragon
2025-11-19 Pool/Spa $71,694 5311 A2 INDIANA AVE To conduct general renovations as required to convert existing detached garage (… PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-11-19 Pool/Spa $34,200 7201 WHITES CREEK PIKE
Owner: NAR··· 🔒
Interior renovations inside existing Automobile Convenience Market to convert a … Advanced Systems Atlanta
2025-11-19 Signage $192,000 1501 MCGAVOCK ST
Owner: ALB··· 🔒
to erect 375Sf illuminated skyline sign to east facade as well as 656SF illumina… cody chlebowski
2025-11-19 Pool/Spa 633 4TH AVE N SHELL PERMIT for RESIDENTIAL TOWER BUILDING. Whitebox only, future tenant build-… Kristen Gruhn
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 12 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SELF CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (SEE APPLICANT INFORMATION) 📞 ⚠️ 63 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 187 (71) HVAC $61,343 🔒 Reveal
2. LEGACY SOUTH BUILDERS LLC Active 50 (19) Landscaping & Exterior $322,549 Verifying…
3. NVR, INC. T/A RYAN HOMES 1 permits/30d Active 43 (12) Landscaping & Exterior $375,914 Verifying…
4. MERITAGE HOMES OF TENNESSEE INC 📞 Active 39 (23) Landscaping & Exterior $376,713 🔒 Reveal
5. SELF CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL (SEE APPLICANT INFORMATION) ⚠️ 19 6 permits/30d Active 39 (15) HVAC $10,663 Verifying…
6. Tuff Shed 📞 ⚠️ 1 5 permits/30d Active 31 (13) New Construction $12,636 🔒 Reveal
7. WILSON & SONS LAND MANAGEMENT LLC 📞 ⚠️ 9 2 permits/30d Active 30 (16) Demolition $5,317 🔒 Reveal
8. JARVIS AWARD SIGN AND FLAG CO 📞 ⚠️ 6 2 permits/30d Active 30 (14) Electrical $11,926 🔒 Reveal
9. Municipal Inspection Partners 1 permits/30d 30 (4) HVAC $2,113,830 Verifying…
10. Lennar Homes ⚠️ 1 Active 29 (11) Landscaping & Exterior $528,390 Verifying…
11. ORANGE GROVE HOME BUILDERS, LLC ⚠️ 6 2 permits/30d Active 28 (12) Interior Renovation $125,536 Verifying…
12. BEAZER HOMES LLC 📞 25 (8) HVAC $301,814 🔒 Reveal
13. MUSIC CITY ROOFERS LLC 📞 25 (2) Roofing $24,709 🔒 Reveal
14. HUFFINE FIRST SERVICE 📞 ⚠️ 4 Active 23 (11) Interior Renovation $151,372 🔒 Reveal
15. ashley ivey-bodman Active 22 (22) Landscaping & Exterior $314,452 Verifying…
16. DURANTE COMPANIES INC ⚠️ 1 2 permits/30d 20 (9) Demolition $17,534 Verifying…
17. ben azzi 1 permits/30d 20 (1) HVAC $36,805 Verifying…
18. REGENT HOMES 📞 19 (7) Demolition $376,281 🔒 Reveal
19. JOSLIN SIGN & MAINTENANCE CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 4 19 (2) Electrical $8,026 🔒 Reveal
20. amanda tupper 📞 18 (1) Electrical $1,986,584 🔒 Reveal
21. MI Homes of Nashville 17 (10) Landscaping & Exterior $438,541 Verifying…
22. DREES PREMIER HOMES INC 📞 17 (8) Demolition $459,549 🔒 Reveal
23. COBALT VENTURES LLC 15 (4) Demolition $263,682 Verifying…
24. Environmental Abatement Inc 15 (1) Demolition $57,087 Verifying…
25. JCL CONSTRUCTION LLC ⚠️ 2 1 permits/30d 14 (7) Demolition $133,580 Verifying…

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Permit Types in Nashville
Construction Activity in Nashville

New building permits in Nashville, 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 Nashville Building Permits

Nashville, Tennessee processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3706+ Nashville building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Nashville 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 Nashville.

How Contractors Use Nashville Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Nashville 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 Nashville 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.

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

Who pulled permits in Nashville this week?

The most active contractors filing in Nashville right now include SELF CONTRACTOR RESIDENTIAL (SEE APPLICANT INFORMATION), LEGACY SOUTH BUILDERS LLC, NVR, INC. T/A RYAN HOMES, MERITAGE HOMES OF TENNESSEE INC and SELF CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL (SEE APPLICANT INFORMATION). PermitGrab tracks 715 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Nashville permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Nashville is dated 2026-07-31. Expected daily • newest record 4d 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 Nashville right now?

In the last 30 days, Nashville permitting activity covers 194 new building permits alongside 6,920 active code violations. 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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6,920 open code violations in Nashville, each matched to the property owner. 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 Nashville building permits

Search recent Nashville, TN building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Nashville 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 Nashville Permit Pulse.

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
1005 ALADDIN DR NASHVILLE TN RUC*** County assessor
944 PATIO DR NASHVILLE TN ROG*** Absentee owner County assessor
1128 FITZPATRICK RD NASHVILLE TN CAT*** Absentee owner County assessor
931 BRADFORD AVE NASHVILLE TN 931*** Absentee owner County assessor
2077 WHITNEY AVE NASHVILLE TN SHE*** Absentee owner County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nashville Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Nashville?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3706 building permits in Nashville, 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 Nashville permit data?

PermitGrab collects Nashville 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 Nashville?

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Nashville = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Nashville GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Nashville 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 Nashville are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Nashville renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Nashville permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Nashville 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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