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Short-term rental rules in Tennessee

Choose the legal jurisdiction that governs the property. A city name, mailing address, county, or tourism-market label can point to different short-term rental rules.

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Reviewed local jurisdictions

2 jurisdictions across 2 counties

Davidson County · 1 jurisdiction

  1. City

    Nashville, TN

    conditional

    Owner-occupied Type 1 nearly anywhere; new investor Type 2 permits only outside most residential zones.

    Primary residence: allowed · Reviewed 2026-07-20

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Sevier County · 1 jurisdiction

  1. City

    Gatlinburg, TN

    allowed

    Purpose-built tourism town — permit plus fire inspection, no residence rule, no night cap.

    Primary residence: allowed · Reviewed 2026-07-20

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