Nashville Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,680 indexed permits · 715 active contractors · 6,920 code violations · Nashville, Tennessee.

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Nashville building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,278
Total permit value (90d) $291,149,748
Active contractors 715
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 715 active contractors who pulled 3,680 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 180 building permits in Nashville over the last 30 days — down 60.4% from the prior 30 days, with $15,864,061 in declared project value. Over 90 days: 1,278 permits worth $291,149,748.

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) — 30 permits
  6. Tuff Shed — 27 permits
  7. WILSON & SONS LAND MANAGEMENT LLC — 26 permits
  8. JARVIS AWARD SIGN AND FLAG CO — 23 permits
  9. ashley ivey-bodman — 21 permits
  10. REGENT HOMES — 19 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 37209 — 112 permits
  • 37205 — 94 permits
  • 37207 — 80 permits
  • 37206 — 78 permits
  • 37216 — 75 permits
Biggest project this month
$999,593 · Building Residential - New · 811 CAMMACK CT · LANAM CONSTRUCTION LLC
3,680
Indexed Permits
715
Active Contractors
6,920
Code Violations
203,022
Property Owners
251
Verified Phones
2026-08-03
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-31
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Nashville had 180 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 54 demolition, 35 interior renovation and 26 hvac. The average project value is $88,133.

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3,680 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-08-28 Roofing $4,000,000 0 30TH AVE N to make repairs and water proofing to existing building with other renovations. … betsy ball
2025-08-27 General Construction $19,000 312 CHURCH ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
to conduct interior renovations to connect adjacent unit and expand existing bar… meredith york
2025-08-27 Demolition $40,000 1429 12TH AVE S
Owner: WOO··· 🔒
To demolish existing apartment buildings. Foundation will remain. Work per this … woodbine community organization
2025-08-26 Signage $102,091 5452 FRANKLIN PIKE CIR TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE UNIT 5452, AS PART OF A DETACHED HORIZONT… Brad
2025-08-26 Signage $590,735 5450 FRANKLIN PIKE CIR TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE UNIT 5450, AS PART OF A DETACHED HORIZONT… The Whitfield group inc
2025-08-26 Demolition $150,000 211 COMMERCE ST
Owner: CPI··· 🔒
To amend scope of work permitted under CACR-2024037237 for interior demolition w… D & S BUILDERS LLC
2025-08-22 HVAC/Mech 7177 COCKRILL BEND BLVD To construct a new Asphalt Batch Plant as an ancillary use to the existing Miner… CSDG
2025-08-20 Demolition $322,983 723 MYRTLE ST to construct new 2664SF residence on site. 5' min. side setback, 20' min. rear s… andres gonzales
2025-08-20 General Construction $100,000 1928 GREENWOOD AVE Interior renovation, no addition within existing classroom to create a transitio… Bootstrap Architecture + Construction
2025-08-19 Pool/Spa $1,000,000 1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR To conduct interior renovations for existing tenant VUMC-VUH (hospital). 3,105sf… ORION BUILDING CORP
2025-08-18 Demolition $98,072 1015 B STOCKELL ST To construct a two-story detached accessory dwelling unit containing 675sf of ga… JCL CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-08-14 Pool/Spa 92 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE MASTER PERMIT ONLY, no construction this permit. For NOVEL RICHLAND CREEK (mixed… CRESCENT COMMUNITIES CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-08-13 HVAC/Mech $4,766,618 3333 LEBANON PIKE to construct new 2 story 19,424SF office building for tssaa. not to be over any … matthew ractliffe
2025-08-11 Demolition $40,009 2103 18TH AVE S
Owner: WAT··· 🔒
Construction of a 22' X 15' (330 SF) all-season sunroom to the rear of existing … watrous, elizabeth
2025-08-08 Demolition $436,114 1504 CAHAL AVE to construct 3182SF single family residence with 688SF garage and 738Sf porches.… VANGUARD CONSTRUCT LLC
2025-08-08 General Construction $6,279 2164 CREEKLAND VIEW BLVD
Owner: MIR··· 🔒
To construct a louvered pergola 10' X 13' (130 SF) to the rear of existing singl… GERALDO MIRAMONTES
2025-08-08 HVAC/Mech $137,253 460 GREAT CIRCLE RD
Owner: TEN··· 🔒
To construct new non-residential building for existing tenant; SAINT THOMAS SPOR… PBG BUILDERS INC
2025-08-07 General Construction $436,405 1808 SHACKLEFORD RD To construct one detached HPR - 1808 Shackleford Rd. 3,282 SF single family resi… X5 CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-08-07 General Construction $433,385 1806 SHACKLEFORD RD To construct one detached HPR - 1806 Shackleford Rd. 3,279 SF single family resi… X5 CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-08-07 General Construction $128,825 865 C W TRINITY LN to construct mail kiosk and bus stop for apartment complex. WD CONSTRUCTION LLC DBA WD CONSTRUCTION TN LLC
2025-08-07 General Construction $4,000,000 3701 BENHAM AVE
Owner: MET··· 🔒
Renovate library bb poc dane danielson NABHOLZ CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-07 General Construction $508,000 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE Requesting a special Exception permit for a class Four Day Care Center for Child… THOMAS CONSTRUCTORS LLC
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 621 DEW ST 2-10 (EVEN To amend permit 2023013043. Additional work to include removal of the previously… HARDAWAY CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 621 DEW ST 1-9 (ODD) To amend permit 2023013062. Additional work to include removal of the previously… HARDAWAY CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 621 DEW ST 12-18 (EVE To amend permit 2023013078. Additional work to include removal of the previously… HARDAWAY CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 611 DEW ST To amend permit 2023013075. Additional work to include removal of the previously… HARDAWAY CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 621 DEW ST 11-17 (ODD To amend permit 2023013066. Additional work to include removal of the previously… HARDAWAY CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-05 Fire Protection 627 DEW ST To amend permit 2023013071. Additional work to include removal of the previously… HARDAWAY CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-08-04 Signage $32,973 329 NORMANDY CIR
Owner: MAD··· 🔒
to finish out a high ceiling room area for additional bedroom 15’x13’ (195 sq ft… CREWPRO LLC
2023-08-10 General Construction 1030 W TRINITY LN master permit to construct 52 single family units and and office and retail buil… jay mikolinski
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 13 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 (23) 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 (24) 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 (14) 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. Lennar Homes ⚠️ 1 Active 29 (11) Landscaping & Exterior $528,390 Verifying…
10. Municipal Inspection Partners 1 permits/30d 29 (3) HVAC $2,172,753 Verifying…
11. ORANGE GROVE HOME BUILDERS, LLC ⚠️ 6 2 permits/30d Active 28 (13) 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 (12) 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 (3) 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 (9) 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. BOZMAN SIGN CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 3 14 (5) Signage $8,614 🔒 Reveal

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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 3680+ 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Nashville 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 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 3d 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 180 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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The motivated-seller list

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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Who’s Building in Nashville?

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1025 MERIDIAN ST NASHVILLE TN TAY*** County assessor
932 SHARPE AVE NASHVILLE TN LEG*** County assessor
1011 GRANADA AVE NASHVILLE TN HAV*** County assessor
3215 HARPETH SPRINGS DR NASHVILLE TN COM*** County assessor
1113 PENNOCK AVE NASHVILLE TN LAD*** 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 3680 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?

Contractors find leads in Nashville by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Nashville permit & owner data, by use case

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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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