Free tool
Requirement checker
Answer four questions about your business and location, and get the permits that apply to you in the order you have to file them.
Pre-launch build. The permit records on this page are sample data used to build the site structure. None has yet been verified against a primary source, so nothing here should be relied on.
Search opens the full verified list for Nashville, TN
Restaurant · Nashville, TN
Worked example · 6 requirements · 9–14 weeks
| Requirement | Issuing agency | Fee | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Establishment PermitRenews annually · seating over 50 | Metro Public Health | $180 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Certificate of Use & OccupancyRenews once · inspection required | Codes & Building Safety | $220 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Liquor by the Drink LicenceRenews annually · state then local approval | TN Alcoholic Beverage Comm. | $550 | 06 Aug 2026 |
| Grease Trap PermitRenews annually · quarterly servicing log | Metro Water Services | $80 | 02 Aug 2026 |
| Fire Inspection CertificateRenews annually · must be displayed on site | Nashville Fire Marshal | $85 | Re-check due · 98 days |
| Sales & Use Tax CertificateRenews no expiry · file before first sale | TN Dept. of Revenue | No fee | 12 Aug 2026 |
Every row links to the agency page and the fee schedule it came from.
Filing order matters
Some permits cannot be applied for until another is granted.
- 01Zoning verification
- 02Certificate of Occupancy
- 03Health permit + plan review
- 04Liquor licence — state then local
One record needs re-checking
Fire Inspection Certificate is past the 90-day verification window. We show it and flag it, rather than presenting it as current.
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Commercial Compliance Hub publishes information, not legal advice. Requirements change — confirm anything you rely on with the issuing agency before you file.