Tennessee Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules in Tennessee (2026)
Tennessee short-term rental and Airbnb regulations by city. STR permits, registration requirements, and state preemption status.
State Preemption Status
Official Source Could Not Be Reached
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The official government source for this jurisdiction could not be reached to confirm or deny a statewide short-term-rental preemption statute. Regulation is local until otherwise confirmed.
Short-Term Rental Rules by City
4 tracked Tennessee cities carry short-term-rental data below. Verified fields show the confirmed rule with a source citation; fields that could not be independently verified link to the official source instead of asserting a value.
| City | STR Allowed? | Registration Required? | Registration Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ChattanoogaFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Short-term vacation rental certificate · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source |
KnoxvilleFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 7, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 7, 2026 · Source | Short-Term Rental Unit Operating Permit · Verified June 7, 2026 · Source |
MemphisFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 6, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 6, 2026 · Source | Short-Term Rental Permit · Verified June 6, 2026 · Source |
NashvilleFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 25, 2026 · Source | See official source | See official source |
Source: Tennessee Local Municipal STR Codes. Last verified April 5, 2026.
Last updated: April 5, 2026