Permits & licensing in Tennessee local government
What Tennessee city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
261 Tennessee meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Tennessee with the most permits & licensing activity
- Clarksville, TN (56)
- Nashville, TN (37)
- Knoxville, TN (28)
- Columbia, TN (23)
- Murfreesboro, TN (16)
- Hendersonville, TN (14)
- Cleveland, TN (11)
- Blount County, TN (11)
- Smyrna, TN (10)
- Jefferson City, TN (6)
- Bristol, TN (6)
- Springfield, TN (6)
Latest matching meetings
BZA to consider sign variances and special use permits for local businesses
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for sign variances at Epps Mill Road and special use permits for an accessory apartment and a garden supply store. The board will also consider a modification to a previously approved permit for the Stones River Country Club.
Board will consider multiple special event and regular beer permit applications
The Knoxville Beer Board will review applications for special event beer permits, including requests from Breast Connect Inc., First Lutheran Church and School, Immaculate Conception Church, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church. The board will also consider regular beer permit applications from businesses such as Au…
Beer Board to consider liquor store application for 110 West Broadway Boulevard
The Beer Board will hold a public hearing and a reconsideration vote regarding a Certificate of Compliance for an off-premises liquor store. The application is for The Barrel House Liquor & Wine.
City Council to discuss equipment purchases and liquor license limits
The Jefferson City Council will review proposed purchases of vehicles, radios, and software, as well as a request to limit liquor store approvals. The body will also discuss filling two vacant positions on the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Beer Board to consider on-premises permit for AMC Spring Hill 12
The Beer Board will meet to consider a request for an on-premises beer permit. The application is for the AMC Spring Hill 12 cinema located at 2068 Crossings Circle.
Board approves driveway on Horseshoe Cave and withdraws Highland Bluff Way request
The Clarksville Access Management Board of Appeals met on July 15, 2026 at the Street Department to adopt prior meeting minutes and consider two driveway applications. Members voted 5-0 to approve two driveways on Horseshoe Cave, increasing the primary driveway width to 32 feet. They also voted 5-0 to withdraw the…
Committee will decide on Taco Bell development at Honey Farm Crossing
The Development Review Committee will consider five requests for approvals. These include an architectural review for new construction in a Light Industrial Special District off Lion Parkway, a final plat for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road, a final PUD master plan for a Taco Bell at Honey Farm…
Beer Board reviews new permit applications for local businesses
The Beer Board will review several new beer permit applications during this session. The items include restaurant permits and a package sales permit.
Committee reviews ordinance requiring government boards to record and publish meetings
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will review a resolution exempting a North Nashville bar from alcohol permit distance rules. Members will also consider a new ordinance requiring all government boards with financial authority to record and publicly post their meetings. Additionally, the committee…
Beer Board to consider liquor store permit for Barrel House Liquor & Wine
The Jefferson City Beer Board will hold a public hearing and consider an application for a Certificate of Compliance for an off-premises liquor store. The applicant is The Barrel House Liquor & Wine, located at 110 West Broadway Boulevard. A decision on the permit may follow the hearing.
AMC Spring Hill 12 seeks on-premises beer permit
The Beer Board will consider a request from American Multi Cinema, Inc. (AMC Spring Hill 12) for an on-premises beer permit at 2068 Crossings Circle. The agenda includes only this major item plus procedural matters.
Board to decide on permit for 40x40 garage with porch on Cumberland Hills Dr.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a 2,104 sq. ft. detached garage and covered porch at 767 Cumberland Hills Dr. The property is zoned SR-1 on a 1.27-acre lot.
Clarksville Beer Board reviews new beer permits and special events
The Beer Board will review several new on-premise and off-premise beer permit applications. The meeting also includes a special event request for Blackhorse Pub and Brewery and a citation review for Royal Lounge.
Board considers six special use permits for accessory apartments and seasonal fireworks sales
The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six special use permit applications, including one for an accessory apartment at 1715 Spiroff Drive and five for seasonal fireworks sales at various locations along Lascassas Pike, Memorial Boulevard, and South Church Street.
Board considers permit renewals for Pink Lady and Club Stilettos
The After Hours Establishment Board will meet to review permit renewal applications. The meeting includes consideration for Pink Lady and Club Stilettos.
Beer Board to consider permit for Piperton Express Convenience Store
The Piperton Beer Board will meet to review and potentially approve a beer permit application. The request is for a convenience store located on Highway 72.
The Beer Board will review several new liquor permit requests and a special event.
The board is considering multiple beer permit applications for local businesses including restaurants, breweries, and markets. Additionally, they will review a special event permit request for the German Fest at First Lutheran Church.
Commission to consider child care use in R-1 district and lot line shifts
The Regional Planning Commission will vote on approval of minutes from the May 18 meeting and hear citizen comments. Under new business, the commission will review a plat for two separate lot line shifts on Flat Gap Rd and Mill Springs Rd within the growth boundary. It will also conduct a use review for an existing…
Council considers multiple rezoning requests and public safety upgrades
The City Council will review several second-reading rezoning ordinances and various municipal contracts. Key discussions include police equipment upgrades, water resource amendments, and liquor compliance renewals.
Beer Board to consider temporary permit for Believe in Bristol
The Bristol Beer Board will consider a temporary on-premises alcohol permit for Believe in Bristol, Inc. at 24 7th Street. The board will also select a new chairman and vice chairman and welcome two new board members. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
Council to discuss liquor license limits, police vehicles, fire station upgrades
The Jefferson City Council meets for a work session to discuss several operational items, including a potential limit on liquor licenses, authorization for police vehicle purchases, and IT wiring for Fire Station 2. They will also consider a resolution to join the Tennessee Downtowns Program and review a maintenance…
Board of Zoning Appeals to review three property requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use permit, an administrative appeal, and a variance request. These decisions determine how specific properties in Columbia can be used or developed.
Springfield Beer Board to review three new alcohol permit applications
The Beer Board will meet to decide on two permanent on-premise beer permits and one temporary special occasion permit. These applications allow businesses to sell beer on their premises.
Beer Board will consider new beer permits and a consumption request
The board will approve the minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting. It will consider a request for on-premises consumption from Goodtimez, located at 1129 Trotwood Avenue, Suite 20. It will discuss a special-occasion beer permit for Amuse'um children's museum event on August 28, 2026 at the Maury County…
Board to decide on dog-boarding permit and setback variance
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a conditional use permit for overnight dog boarding at 2596 Keith St. and a front and side setback variance for a residential addition at 1717 Westside Dr. No other business is listed on the agenda.
Cleveland BZA to decide on dog boarding permit, two setback variances
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on three requests: a conditional use permit for overnight dog boarding at 2596 Keith St, a rear setback variance for a warehouse at 1351 Dellwood Ln NE, and front and side setback variances for a residential addition at 1717 Westside Dr. Staff recommends…
Beer Board to hear violation case against Goodies Smoke Shop
The Cleveland Beer Board will consider a new beer permit for Sabor Latino Latin Restaurant and hold a hearing on a potential violation by Goodies Smoke Shop for selling beer during prohibited hours.
Board to vote on beer permits for One Stop Market, Rio Bravo, and two special events
The Hendersonville Beer Board will consider and vote on beer permits for several businesses, including One Stop Market and Rio Bravo Mexican Grill, as well as special occasion permits for Live Love Nashville and Half Batch Brewing. The board will also receive an update on compliance hearings for Speedway and Twice…
Beer Board to hear permit for Curry Up Now restaurant
The Beer Board will hold public hearings on two permit applications: an on-premise beer permit for Curry Up Now at 2160 Rock Springs Road and a special event permit for the Smyrna Public Library's 'Walking Through History' event. The board will also vote on the minutes from the May 4 meeting and set the July meeting…
Board to vote on 7 special use permits, including fireworks sales and accessory apartment
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider multiple special use permit requests, including several for seasonal fireworks sales at commercial locations, one for an accessory apartment in a residential zone, and an amendment to an auto sales permit. Additionally, the board will revisit a previously approved fireworks…
Beer Board reviews new and corrected beer permits
The Clarksville Beer Board is reviewing several new permit applications for off-premise and on-premise locations. The board will also review corrected permits for three existing businesses and approve the April 28, 2026, meeting minutes.
Beer Board to vote on 9 new permits and 7 special event permits
The Beer Board will consider approving minutes from April and hear reports from officers. The main business is voting on 8 regular beer permit requests and 7 special event beer permit requests for events like Knox Asian Festival and Bijou Jubilee. An administrative hearing for Fastop Market #214 on Middlebrook Pike is…
Zoning appeals board to consider contractor yard, variances, and permit extension
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear six cases on May 21, 2026. Items include requests for a contractor's storage yard on Highway 109, variances to allow a house on Dawn Lane and a pool on Sanford Drive, a building permit extension on Saddle Ridge Drive, and a request to store paving equipment on Norene…
Beer Board to consider temporary permit for Aubrey's restaurant
The Bristol Beer Board will hold a meeting to approve minutes from March and discuss one application. The main item is a temporary on-premises beer permit for Aubrey's at 529 Pinnacle Parkway. Public comment is allowed.
Beer Board to consider off-premises permit for Sav-More Tobacco
The Beer Board will hold a public hearing and consider an off-premises beer permit application for Sav-More Tobacco, located at 1403 Russell Avenue. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
Committee to vote on broadband grant application and beer permit exemptions
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider two resolutions: one to exempt three restaurants at 519 Houston Street from beer permit distance requirements, and another to approve a grant application for a Broadband Ready Communities program to expand digital access in Nashville.
Council to vote on reducing grocery sales tax and $208M borrowing
The Metropolitan Council will consider several resolutions, including a proposal to reduce the local sales tax on groceries and a resolution authorizing up to $208 million in tax anticipation notes. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a beer permit exemption for three restaurants on Houston Street, and votes…
Board to discuss FY27 budget and approve event permits
The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will consider the FY27 budget recommendation and vote on permits for the First Baptist Church Ice Cream Truck, Fall Carnival, and Metro Christian Soccer Camp. They will also hear verbal updates from staff on programs, maintenance, and special events.
Public hearing on beer permit for Aldi at 805 Pennell Lane
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a beer permit application by Aldi Inc. for its store at 805 Pennell Lane. They will also consider a resolution authorizing an equipment lease-purchase agreement with Arvest Bank and review bids submitted to Debbie Harris.
Beer Board to consider off-premises beer permit for 934 Louisville Hwy
The Goodlettsville Beer Board will consider a permit request from GB 934 LLC for off-premises beer sales at a retail package store at 934 Louisville Hwy. The meeting will also include routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and staff reports.