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Quiet Hours & Noise Rules in Nashville, Tennessee
Confirm quiet hours, decibel limits, construction schedules, and reporting steps so you can keep the peace in your neighbourhood.
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Default quiet hours: 21:00-06:00 (70 dBA affecting residential; DTC/CF districts 85 dBA)
Weekends/holidays: 21:00-06:00
Construction weekdays: 07:00-19:00 (standard months); 06:00-20:00 (June-August)
Construction weekends: Same as weekday unless a permit/variance specifies otherwise
Residential quiet hours
21:00-06:00 (70 dBA affecting residential; DTC/CF districts 85 dBA)
Weekends & holidays: 21:00-06:00
Decibel limits
70 dBA night
Measured inside receiving residence.
Construction hours
07:00-19:00 (standard months); 06:00-20:00 (June-August)
Weekends: Same as weekday unless a permit/variance specifies otherwise
Lawn equipment
Not specified
Includes gas-powered blowers, mowers, trimmers.
Party & music rules
Outdoor entertainment downtown limited to 85 dBA at the nearest residential property line; outdoor music generally limited to 07:00-23:00 (11.12.070).
Typical fines
Varies by section; citations issued by MNPD/Codes under Title 9/11
Escalating penalties for repeat violations.
Noise enforcement & reporting
Call or report via hubNashville (311) or MNPD non-emergency for active disturbances. Provide dates, times, and source details so dispatchers can prioritise the call. Anonymous complaints are accepted but detailed contact information helps with follow-up.
- Document the issue (record short clips, note times, and track duration for at least two nights if possible).
- Share a polite note with the neighbour or property manager. See the message templates below.
- Submit a complaint via https://hub.nashville.gov/s/request-type/a0ucs00000DIsnFAAT/noise-violations or call hubNashville (311) or MNPD non-emergency for active disturbances. Ask for the incident number for reference.
- If the noise continues, follow up with enforcement referencing the incident number. Keep your documentation for any tribunal or landlord board filings.
Ready-to-send messages
Neighbour note
Hi - Metro Nashville caps amplified sound that affects nearby homes at 70 dBA from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. Could you lower the volume at night? Thanks!
Landlord / property manager
Hello - We're experiencing nighttime noise that appears over Metro Nashville's limits (70 dBA 9 p.m.-6 a.m.; 85 dBA DTC/CF). Please address this with the tenant/venue/contractor.
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Official bylaw source
This summary reflects updates verified on . Always confirm with the latest municipal notices before acting.
Tips for quieter living
- If the location is within the DTC/CF districts, the overnight limit is 85 dBA; elsewhere 70 dBA.
- For construction, cite the seasonal hours (6 a.m.-8 p.m. in summer) when reporting early work.
- Attach short recordings and note where measured (outside wall of an affected residence).
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.