Short-term rental laws in Tennessee
Tennessee’s Short-Term Rental Unit Act grandfathers STRs already in use before a later local ordinance, protecting existing operators, while still allowing cities to regulate new units.
State law limits how much cities can ban short-term rentals.
Tennessee cities
Last reviewed July 2026. Informational and educational only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Rules change and may be enforced differently than written. Verify the current ordinance with your local jurisdiction or counsel before acting.