Short-term rentals in Tennessee local government
What Tennessee city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
77 Tennessee meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Tennessee with the most short-term rentals activity
- Nashville, TN (34)
- Wilson County, TN (18)
- Knoxville, TN (7)
- Columbia, TN (5)
- Memphis, TN (3)
- Sevierville, TN (3)
- Spring Hill, TN (3)
- Hendersonville, TN (2)
- Murfreesboro, TN (1)
- Blount County, TN (1)
Latest matching meetings
Committee reviews solar contract for Juvenile Justice Center and broadband grant
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will vote on a solar services agreement for the Juvenile Justice Center and a broadband grant from the state. The body will also consider exemptions for two short-term rental units and an ordinance requiring annual employee surveys for city departments.
Committee to discuss police call fees for short-term rentals
The Planning & Zoning Committee is meeting to consider an honorary street name change, discuss potential fees for police calls at short-term rental properties, and review two zoning items. The agenda includes a resolution and two zoning applications, with the fee discussion being the most consequential item for…
Three appeals challenge short-term rental permit revocations or denials
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear three cases where property owners are appealing decisions by the Zoning Administrator. Two cases involve permits revoked because the residence may not have been the owner's primary dwelling. One case seeks relief from a six-month ban on reapplying after an expired permit…
Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals to hear 11 variance and use cases
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review requests for zoning variances and short-term rental uses. Decisions will focus on property setbacks, accessory structure size limits, and lot width requirements. A work session will follow the meeting.
Council to discuss short-term rental enforcement and datacenter zoning
The Planning and Zoning Committee will hear an update on strengthening enforcement of the Short-term Rental Ordinance, a item held from the June 23 meeting. They will also discuss datacenter zoning plans. Both items are citywide and were requested by council members Spinosa and Cooper-Sutton.
Board hears five appeals for short-term rental permits
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear five cases on June 24, 2026. Four appellants seek relief from a 12-month ban on applying for a permit after operating without one. Two appellants challenge the Zoning Administrator's revocation of their permits for not being the owner's primary dwelling.
Committee to review two honorary street name changes and two zoning cases
The Planning & Zoning Committee will consider two honorary street name changes, a planned development at 4387 Raleigh Lagrange Road, and a special use permit at 2465 Millbrook Ave. It will also receive an update on efforts to strengthen enforcement of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
Appeals board to hear one STR permit denial case, elect officers
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear one appeal (Case STR 2026-012) from Chakarra Hull challenging the Zoning Administrator's denial of a short-term rental permit for a non-owner-occupied unit at 295 Plus Park Blvd. A second case (STR 2026-013) has been withdrawn. The board will also hold an election of…
Planning Commission to vote on 223-unit Foothills at Red Bank development
The Sevierville Planning Commission will consider several site plans and a subdivision plat. Key items include a preliminary PUD for a large residential development with 28 duplexes and 195 townhomes, a PUD for an 18-unit short-term rental development, a warehouse on Dolly Parton Parkway, and a final subdivision plat…
Council committee to vote on beer permit, STR, and Uber/Via contracts
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider four resolutions and one ordinance on second reading. Items include beer permit distance exemptions for Monell's Dining & Catering and a short-term rental permit for 201 Lucy Lane, plus cooperative agreements with Uber and Via Transportation for…
Committee considers algorithmic pricing rules and transportation contracts
The committee will review a proposed ordinance regarding the disclosure of dynamic and algorithmic pricing. Members will also consider permit exemptions for a restaurant and a short-term rental, as well as master agreements for city transportation services.
Board to hear 7 zoning variance requests and a short-term rental renewal
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will decide on six variance requests and one short-term rental renewal. Cases involve setbacks, height, lot size, and spacing variances on properties in A-1 Agricultural and R-1 Residential zones. The renewal is for a previously approved short-term rental at 7255 Lebanon Road.
Audit Committee reviews short-term rental and alcohol seller audits, fraud process
The Audit Committee will discuss updates on ongoing audits of short-term rentals and the Knoxville Alcohol Seller Training program. They will also review complaints of waste, fraud, and abuse and consider a process for adjusting the work plan scope.
Hendersonville BOMA to vote on street acceptance and meeting procedures
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider accepting the dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms and a new ordinance regarding the cancellation or postponement of regular meetings. The board will also vote on several committee appointments and discuss the potential cancellation of summer meetings.
Short-term rental board hears five appeals of permit revocations
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear five appeals from property owners challenging permit revocations or seeking relief from re-application bans. Cases involve allegations that the residence was not the owner's primary dwelling, excessive occupancy, and operating after permit expiration.
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear permit extensions and variances
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider requests for building permit extensions, variances on property setbacks, and short-term rental approvals. The meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at the Wilson County Courthouse.
Planning Commission to consider ordinance amendment on campaign sign rules
The Sevierville Planning Commission will discuss several pending site plans and a zoning ordinance amendment. Staff recommends approval of a mixed‑use project at 120 E. Main St, a short‑term rental plan at 619 Lewelling Rd, and a subdivision at The Lodges at Smith Creek Reserve. The commission will also consider…
Board hears 6 appeals over cancelled, expired, or denied short-term rental permits
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear six cases seeking to re-establish or obtain short-term rental permits. Appellants challenge zoning administrator decisions involving permit cancellations due to ownership changes, expired permits, and alleged non-owner occupancy. No votes or results are listed on the…
Board to discuss short-term rentals and budget adjustments
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a resolution to enforce short-term rental restrictions following a court ruling and approve mid-year budget adjustments. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance to update the city's personnel code.
Audit Committee to vote on renewing Crosslin, PLLC contract
The Knoxville Audit Committee will approve minutes from its December 17, 2025 meeting, hear reports from the Finance Department and internal auditors, and discuss the short‑term rentals audit work plan. New business includes a review of the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025…
Cancelled — rescheduled to February 25, 2026
This meeting of the Nashville Short-Term Rental Appeals Board was cancelled. Two cases that had been scheduled — STR 2025-031 (843 Lischey Ave, re-establish a permit after ownership change) and STR 2025-032 (3303 Gallatin Pike 303, relief from a 6-month re-application ban) — will be heard at the rescheduled meeting on…
Two appeals seek to reinstate short-term rental permits in Nashville
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear two cases: one challenging a permit cancellation due to ownership change, and another seeking relief from a six-month ban on reapplying after an expired permit. Both involve non-owner-occupied STRs.
Board will consider multiple variance requests, including a gated‑community lot increase
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Dec 18, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Room, Lebanon, TN. The board will hear public comment on five cases involving variances and a short‑term‑rental request. Decisions will address height and setback variances for accessory structures, a front‑yard…
Cancelled: Nashville STR Appeals Board 12/17/2025 meeting
This meeting of the Metropolitan Short Term Rental Appeal Board is cancelled. The agenda lists two appeals that would have been heard: one challenging a permit cancellation due to ownership change, and another seeking relief from a 6-month reapplication ban after operating with an expired permit. No decisions will be…
Audit Committee to approve minutes and review finance report and work plan
The Audit Committee will approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes, receive reports from the committee chair and internal auditor, and hear a Finance Department report stating there are no new complaints of waste, fraud, or abuse. The committee will also discuss work‑plan items, including compliance for the…
STR board denies two appeals, grants one permit re-issuance
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board heard three appeals on 11/19/2025. Two appeals were denied: Michael Davenport's request to re-establish a permit at 903 Jackson St was denied because the owner did not permanently reside there; James Boulton's appeal at 1812 Elliott Ave was denied but the waiting period was reduced…
Appeal to re-establish STR permit at 903 Jackson St
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear one appeal from Michael Davenport, who challenges the Zoning Administrator's revocation of a short-term rental permit for 903 Jackson St. The revocation was based on evidence that the property may not be the owner's primary dwelling, as required by law. The board will…
Board will consider a short‑term rental request for 2101 Linwood Road
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 16, 2025 to hear public comment on several zoning cases. One case is a request by Theodore Bunting to permit a short‑term rental (Bed & Breakfast) on a 10.87‑acre A‑1 parcel at 2101 Linwood Road. Additional items are variances for accessory‑structure…
Audit Committee to review waste complaints and short-term rental work plan
The Audit Committee will discuss reports on waste, fraud, and abuse, review a work plan for short-term rentals, and address procedures for specific Tennessee code items.
Committee to consider beer permit exemption for Maggie's Place and STR rule change
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will discuss two public hearings on exemptions from local code: one for a beer permit at Maggie's Place and another for a short-term rental permit at 1050 E. Trinity Lane. The committee will also review several cooperative purchasing agreements for General Services…
Committee considers contracts and zoning changes for Nashville
The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will review cooperative purchasing agreements for city departments and zoning changes for specific properties. The body will also discuss ordinances regarding fence regulations and motor vehicle noise.
Council to vote on new residential zoning districts and 469-unit development
The Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings and votes on several zoning ordinances, including creating two new residential districts (RN and RL), a 469-unit mixed-use development at Bellefield and Lawrence Avenues, and a historic landmark overlay at 4301 Harding Pike. Appointments to the Airport Authority and…
STR Appeals Board meeting canceled; one case withdrawn
This meeting of the Metropolitan Short Term Rental Appeal Board has been canceled. The sole docketed case, STR 2025-021, was withdrawn by the appellant before the hearing.
Board will consider renewals for three short‑term rental requests on Benders Ferry Road
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear public comment on multiple cases, including renewals of short‑term rental permits for three properties on Benders Ferry Road. Additional items include a side‑yard setback variance at 158 Karen Drive, a short‑term rental request for two units at 1325 Tate Lane, a…
Two short-term rental permit appeals to be heard
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear two appeals: one challenging a permit revocation for exceeding sleeping room limits, and another seeking relief from a 12-month permit ban for operating without a license. Public comment is allowed under specific time limits.
Board hears 15 zoning variances, short-term rentals, and a tax refund request
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 15 public cases including requests for structural setback variances, a dog kennel use, church use, event venue and short-term rentals, and a $5,000 tax refund. The meeting takes place at 9:00 a.m. on August 21, 2025, in the County Commission Room at the Wilson County…
Audit Committee to review waste, fraud, and abuse reports
The Audit Committee will meet to review reports from the Internal Auditor and the Finance Department regarding complaints of waste, fraud, and abuse. The body will also discuss its work plan concerning short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units.
Council workshop presents updates on codes, zoning, rentals and scooters
The City Council will hold a workshop to present information on several municipal issues. Topics include code enforcement, zoning enforcement, short‑term rental regulations, and scooters/personal mobility vehicles. Council members will discuss the presentations before adjourning.
STR Appeals Board hears three permit challenges, one withdrawn
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear three appeals from property owners challenging permit denials or revocations. One case (STR 2025-012) has been withdrawn. The board will also accept public comment on each case.
STR Appeals Board hears 6 cases on permit denials and bans
The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear six appeals from property owners challenging permit denials, revocations, or seeking relief from mandatory waiting periods for re-applying after operating without a valid permit. One case (STR 2025-014) has been withdrawn. The board will decide whether each appellant can…