Tennessee Regulations: Counties & Municipal Zoning Guide
Understanding where Amish tiny cabins are allowed in Tennessee depends on both county and city regulations. Tennessee has no single statewide tiny house law — each of the state’s 95 counties and their municipalities set their own rules on minimum square footage, foundation requirements, and where tiny homes can be placed. Many rural counties have minimal or more flexible regulations, particularly in agricultural and unincorporated areas, offering greater placement options. Others defer building and zoning authority to local cities and towns. In contrast, suburban and urban municipalities often enforce stricter zoning, including minimum dwelling sizes ranging from 400 to 1,000+ square feet, foundation requirements, and occupancy classifications. Some areas may also regulate tiny homes on wheels differently from permanent residential structures or seasonal cabins. Because rules vary widely by location, it’s important to verify requirements with local authorities. The guide below provides a county overview and municipal references to help you confidently plan and place your tiny cabin in Tennessee.
Counties
Yes. Anderson County (home to **Clinton**, plus Oak Ridge — Manhattan Project history) permits tiny homes following Appendix Q of the IRC. Homes must be either on a foundation or in a mobile home, recreational vehicle, or campground park. Must hook to county utilities (public water and sanitary sewer). Contact Anderson County Department of Codes Enforcement.
Resources: Anderson County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Bedford County (home to **Shelbyville** — Tennessee Walking Horse Capital) permits tiny homes — must meet residential building codes, permit required before building or placing. Contact Bedford County Building & Zoning Department.
Resources: Bedford County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Benton County (county seat: Camden) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Benton County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Benton County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Bledsoe County (county seat: Pikeville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Bledsoe County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Bledsoe County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Blount County (home to **Maryville**, plus Alcoa — Knoxville metro south, Great Smoky Mountains National Park gateway) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active Smoky Mountains corridor. Contact Blount County Department of Codes.
Resources: Blount County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Bradley County (home to **Cleveland** — Lee University, Ocoee River whitewater rafting) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active Ocoee River tourism. Contact Bradley County Building & Codes Department.
Resources: Bradley County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Campbell County (county seat: Jacksboro) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Campbell County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Campbell County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Cannon County (county seat: Woodbury) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Cannon County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Cannon County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Carroll County (county seat: Huntingdon) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Carroll County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Carroll County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Carter County (home to **Elizabethton** — historic Sycamore Shoals, Watauga Lake) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active mountain/lake tourism. Contact Carter County Building & Codes Department.
Resources: Carter County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Cheatham County (county seat: Ashland City) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Cheatham County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Cheatham County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Chester County (county seat: Henderson) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Chester County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Chester County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Claiborne County (county seat: Tazewell) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Claiborne County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Claiborne County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Clay County (county seat: Celina) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Clay County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Clay County, TN Government Directory
Yes — with significant flexibility (OPTED OUT). Cocke County (home to **Newport** — Smoky Mountains foothills) is one of Tennessee’s **OPTED OUT counties** — has opted out of state building codes and zoning, meaning building permits not required for many structures. A tiny house community is planned near the Bilbee Area of the county. Note: State Ready Removables Law restricts grid-tied shed conversions. Significant rural flexibility — among TN’s most accommodating for off-grid placement. Contact Cocke County Government.
Resources: Cocke County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Coffee County (county seat: Manchester) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Coffee County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Coffee County, TN Government Directory
Does Crockett County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Crockett County (county seat: Alamo) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Crockett County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Crockett County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Cumberland County (home to **Crossville** — Cumberland Plateau, golf destination) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Cumberland County Department of Planning & Codes.
Resources: Cumberland County, TN Government Directory
Yes — and explicitly tiny-home-friendly. Davidson County (consolidated with **Nashville** — Tennessee’s capital and largest city, Music City) defines a tiny house as a **Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU)** under the 2014 Nashville DADU Ordinance — only allows them BEHIND an existing structure. Active urban region — strong demand for ADUs. Full-time living in a THOW is still restricted in most zones. Contact Metro Nashville Department of Codes & Building Safety.
Resources: Davidson County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Decatur County (county seat: Decaturville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Decatur County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Decatur County, TN Government Directory
Yes. DeKalb County (county seat: Smithville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within DeKalb County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: DeKalb County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Dickson County (county seat: Charlotte) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Dickson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Dickson County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Dyer County (county seat: Dyersburg) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Dyer County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Dyer County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Fayette County (county seat: Somerville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Fayette County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Fayette County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Fentress County (county seat: Jamestown) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Fentress County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Fentress County, TN Government Directory
Yes — and notable for Monteagle tiny home ordinance. Franklin County (TN — home to Winchester, plus Monteagle partially, NOT Franklin TN city which is in Williamson County) — the **Monteagle Zoning Ordinance** (which spans Marion/Grundy/Franklin counties) allows tiny houses on foundations in approved subdivisions AND THOWs in approved campgrounds. Active Cumberland Plateau region. Contact Franklin County Department of Planning & Zoning.
Resources: Franklin County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Gibson County (county seat: Trenton) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Gibson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Gibson County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Giles County (county seat: Pulaski) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Giles County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Giles County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Grainger County (county seat: Rutledge) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Grainger County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Grainger County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Greene County (county seat: Greeneville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Greene County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Greene County, TN Government Directory
Yes — and notable for Monteagle tiny home ordinance. Grundy County (home to **Altamont**, plus Monteagle partially) — the **Monteagle Zoning Ordinance** (which spans Marion/Grundy/Franklin counties) allows tiny houses on foundations in approved tiny house subdivisions AND THOWs in approved campgrounds. Active Cumberland Plateau region. Contact Grundy County Building Department.
Resources: Grundy County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Hamblen County (county seat: Morristown) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hamblen County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hamblen County, TN Government Directory
Yes — and notable for tiny home reform. Hamilton County (home to **Chattanooga** — Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, Tennessee River) — the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency has implemented changes to promote more affordable housing including allowing smaller lot sizes and relaxing setback laws. Active Chattanooga tiny home interest. Contact Hamilton County Department of Building Inspection.
Resources: Hamilton County, TN Government Directory
Yes (likely — OPTED OUT). Hancock County (home to **Sneedville** — Tennessee’s least populated county, Appalachian Tennessee) is likely an opted-out county. Exceptional rural flexibility — among TN’s most accommodating for off-grid placement. Contact Hancock County Government.
Resources: Hancock County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Hardeman County (county seat: Bolivar) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hardeman County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hardeman County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Hardin County (county seat: Savannah) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hardin County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hardin County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Hawkins County (county seat: Rogersville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hawkins County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hawkins County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Haywood County (county seat: Brownsville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Haywood County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Haywood County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Henderson County (county seat: Lexington) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Henderson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Henderson County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Henry County (county seat: Paris) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Henry County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Henry County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Hickman County (county seat: Centerville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Hickman County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Hickman County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Houston County (county seat: Erin) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Houston County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Houston County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Humphreys County (county seat: Waverly) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Humphreys County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Humphreys County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Jackson County (county seat: Gainesboro) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Jackson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Jackson County, TN Government Directory
Does Jefferson County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Jefferson County (county seat: Dandridge) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Jefferson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Jefferson County, TN Government Directory
Does Johnson County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Johnson County (county seat: Mountain City) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Johnson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Johnson County, TN Government Directory
Yes — Tennessee’s flagship tiny home county. Knox County (home to **Knoxville** — Tennessee’s third-largest city, University of Tennessee) has **fully adopted IRC Appendix Q** — Knoxville welcomes tiny homes as long as they conform to IRC safety regulations and are on a permanent foundation. THOWs only permitted in RV homes and mobile home parks. Must include sewer/electricity/water/kitchen with sink/bathroom/bedroom — fully functional for tiny living. Contact Knox County Department of Building Inspections.
Resources: Knox County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Lake County (county seat: Tiptonville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lake County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lake County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Lauderdale County (county seat: Ripley) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lauderdale County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lauderdale County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Lawrence County (county seat: Lawrenceburg) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lawrence County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lawrence County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Lewis County (county seat: Hohenwald) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lewis County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lewis County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Lincoln County (county seat: Fayetteville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Lincoln County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Lincoln County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Loudon County (county seat: Loudon) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Loudon County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Loudon County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Macon County (county seat: Lafayette) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Macon County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Macon County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Madison County (TN — home to **Jackson** — West Tennessee’s largest city, Union University, NOT Madison WI) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active West Tennessee region. Contact Madison County Department of Building & Codes.
Resources: Madison County, TN Government Directory
Yes — and explicitly tiny-home-friendly. Marion County (home to Jasper, plus **Monteagle** — partially in Marion/Grundy/Franklin counties) — the **Monteagle Zoning Ordinance** allows tiny houses on foundations in approved tiny house subdivisions AND THOWs parked in approved campgrounds. Among TN’s most progressive tiny home jurisdictions. Active Cumberland Plateau region. Contact Marion County Building Department.
Resources: Marion County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Marshall County (county seat: Lewisburg) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Marshall County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Marshall County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Maury County (home to **Columbia** — antebellum mansions, Mule Day capital, Nashville metro south) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active suburban growth region. Contact Maury County Department of Building & Zoning.
Resources: Maury County, TN Government Directory
Yes. McMinn County (county seat: Athens) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within McMinn County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: McMinn County, TN Government Directory
Yes. McNairy County (county seat: Selmer) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within McNairy County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: McNairy County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Meigs County (county seat: Decatur) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Meigs County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Meigs County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Monroe County (county seat: Madisonville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Monroe County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Monroe County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Montgomery County (TN — home to **Clarksville** — Tennessee’s fifth-largest city, Fort Campbell, Austin Peay State University, NOT Montgomery AL) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Contact Montgomery County Building & Codes Department.
Resources: Montgomery County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Moore County (county seat: Lynchburg) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Moore County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Moore County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Morgan County (county seat: Wartburg) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Morgan County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Morgan County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Obion County (county seat: Union City) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Obion County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Obion County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Overton County (county seat: Livingston) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Overton County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Overton County, TN Government Directory
Does Perry County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Perry County (county seat: Linden) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Perry County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Perry County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Pickett County (county seat: Byrdstown) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Pickett County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Pickett County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Polk County (county seat: Benton) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Polk County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Polk County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Putnam County (home to **Cookeville** — Tennessee Tech University, Upper Cumberland region) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active university region. Contact Putnam County Department of Building & Codes.
Resources: Putnam County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Rhea County (county seat: Dayton) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Rhea County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Rhea County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Roane County (county seat: Kingston) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Roane County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Roane County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Robertson County (county seat: Springfield) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Robertson County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Robertson County, TN Government Directory
Limited — Tennessee’s most restrictive county for THOWs. Rutherford County (home to **Murfreesboro** — geographic center of Tennessee, MTSU) does **NOT allow THOWs anywhere in the county**. Tiny homes on foundations may be permitted following the IRC. Active urban-suburban region. Contact Rutherford County Planning Department.
Resources: Rutherford County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Scott County (county seat: Huntsville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Scott County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Scott County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Sequatchie County (county seat: Dunlap) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Sequatchie County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Sequatchie County, TN Government Directory
Does Sevier County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes — Tennessee’s tiny home tourism flagship. Sevier County (home to **Sevierville** — Dolly Parton’s hometown, plus **Gatlinburg**, Pigeon Forge — Great Smoky Mountains National Park gateway) is popular for vacation rentals which makes THOWs and tiny cabins more accepted (must be compliant with safety/fire standards). Active **Great Smoky Mountains tourism corridor** — STRONGEST vacation rental market in TN for park model tiny homes. Contact Sevier County Department of Code Enforcement.
Resources: Sevier County, TN Government Directory
Yes — with specific lot rules. Shelby County (home to **Memphis** — Tennessee’s second-largest city, Beale Street, Graceland) allows placing mobile tiny homes on lots that meet specific requirements — land must comply with local building codes and be **as small as 1 acre**. Active urban region. Contact Shelby County Department of Code Enforcement.
Resources: Shelby County, TN Government Directory
Does Smith County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Smith County (county seat: Carthage) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Smith County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Smith County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Stewart County (county seat: Dover) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Stewart County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Stewart County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Sullivan County (home to **Blountville**, plus Kingsport, Bristol — Tri-Cities region, Bristol Motor Speedway) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Contact Sullivan County Department of Codes & Permits.
Resources: Sullivan County, TN Government Directory
Does Sumner County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes — and more lenient for rural tiny homes. Sumner County (Nashville metro NE — home to **Gallatin**, plus Hendersonville on Old Hickory Lake) is more lenient for rural tiny homes on foundations; cluster developments exist. Active suburban-rural region. Contact Sumner County Building & Zoning Department.
Resources: Sumner County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Tipton County (county seat: Covington) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Tipton County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Tipton County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Trousdale County (county seat: Hartsville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Trousdale County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Trousdale County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Unicoi County (county seat: Erwin) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Unicoi County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Unicoi County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Union County (county seat: Maynardville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Union County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Union County, TN Government Directory
Does Van Buren County, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Van Buren County (county seat: Spencer) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Van Buren County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Van Buren County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Warren County (county seat: McMinnville) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Warren County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Warren County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Washington County (TN — home to **Jonesborough** — Tennessee’s oldest town, plus Johnson City — East Tennessee State University, NOT Washington PA/MD) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active university region. Contact Washington County Department of Building.
Resources: Washington County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Wayne County (county seat: Waynesboro) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within Wayne County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: Wayne County, TN Government Directory
Yes — and notable for flexible rural zoning. Weakley County (home to **Dresden** — UT Martin) has flexible rural zoning making it easier to place a THOW or small cabin on private land. Among TN’s most accommodating West Tennessee counties. Contact Weakley County Building & Codes.
Resources: Weakley County, TN Government Directory
Yes. White County (county seat: Sparta) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s framework — Tennessee has adopted the **2018 International Residential Code (IRC) including Appendix Q**. Tiny homes 120-400 sq ft. **Ceiling heights:** 6’8″ living areas, 6’4″ bathrooms/kitchens, 6’2″ stairways. Lofts minimum 35 sq ft with emergency exit. Tiny homes must connect to water, sewage, and electrical services. Note: Tennessee has NO state income tax, low cost of living. Many TN counties have opted out of building codes/zoning. THOWs typically classified as RVs (restricted to RV parks/campgrounds). State Ready Removables Law restricts shed conversions for habitation (effective March 17, 2023). Contact your specific municipality’s zoning authority within White County for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: White County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Williamson County (home to **Franklin, TN** — affluent Nashville metro south, Brentwood, Cool Springs — Tennessee’s wealthiest county) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active suburban region. Contact Williamson County Department of Codes Compliance.
Resources: Williamson County, TN Government Directory
Yes. Wilson County (home to **Lebanon** — Nashville metro east, Cumberland University) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active suburban growth region. Contact Wilson County Department of Planning.
Resources: Wilson County, TN Government Directory
Municipalities
Alamo (in Crockett County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Alamo, TN
Altamont (in Grundy County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Altamont, TN
Ashland City (in Cheatham County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Ashland City, TN
Athens (in McMinn County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Athens, TN
Bartlett (in Shelby County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Bartlett, TN
Bellevue (in Davidson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Bellevue, TN
Benton (in Polk County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Benton, TN
Blountville (in Sullivan County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Blountville, TN
Bolivar (in Hardeman County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Bolivar, TN
Brentwood (in Williamson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Brentwood, TN
Yes. Bristol (Sullivan County — Tri-Cities region, Bristol Motor Speedway, on TN/VA border) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Contact Bristol Department of Community & Economic Development.
Resources: City of Bristol, TN
Brownsville (in Haywood County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Brownsville, TN
Camden (in Benton County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Camden, TN
Carthage (in Smith County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Carthage, TN
Celina (in Clay County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Celina, TN
Centerville (in Hickman County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Centerville, TN
Charlotte (in Dickson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Charlotte, TN
Yes — and notable for tiny home reform. Chattanooga (Hamilton County — Tennessee’s fourth-largest city, Tennessee River) — the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency has implemented changes to promote affordable housing including smaller lot sizes and relaxed setback laws. Active reform city. Contact Chattanooga Department of Land Development.
Resources: City of Chattanooga, TN
Yes. Clarksville (Montgomery County — Tennessee’s fifth-largest city, Fort Campbell, Austin Peay State University) permits tiny homes following TN framework. Active military region. Contact Clarksville Building & Codes Department.
Resources: City of Clarksville, TN
Yes. Cleveland, TN (Bradley County — Lee University, Ocoee River whitewater rafting, NOT Cleveland OH) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active Ocoee River tourism. Contact Cleveland Department of Building & Codes.
Resources: City of Cleveland, TN
Clinton (in Anderson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Clinton, TN
Collierville (in Shelby County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Collierville, TN
Yes. Columbia (Maury County — antebellum mansions, Mule Day capital) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active suburban growth region. Contact Columbia Department of Development Services.
Resources: City of Columbia, TN
Yes. Cookeville (Putnam County — Tennessee Tech University, Upper Cumberland region) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Strong student/university ADU demand. Contact Cookeville Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Cookeville, TN
Cool Springs (in Williamson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Cool Springs, TN
Cossville (in Cumberland County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Cossville, TN
Covington (in Tipton County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Covington, TN
Does Crossville, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Crossville (in Cumberland County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Crossville, TN
Dandridge (in Jefferson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Dandridge, TN
Dayton (in Rhea County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Dayton, TN
Dresden (in Weakley County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Dresden, TN
Dyersburg (in Dyer County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Dyersburg, TN
Elizabethton (in Carter County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Elizabethton, TN
Erwin (in Unicoi County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Erwin, TN
Fayetteville (in Lincoln County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Fayetteville, TN
Yes. Franklin, TN (Williamson County — affluent Nashville metro south, NOT Franklin County TN) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active affluent suburban region. Contact Franklin Department of Building & Neighborhood Services.
Resources: City of Franklin, TN
Gainesboro (in Jackson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Gainesboro, TN
Yes — and more lenient for rural tiny homes. Gallatin (Sumner County — Nashville metro NE) follows Sumner County’s more lenient framework for rural tiny homes on foundations; cluster developments exist. Contact Gallatin Department of Planning & Codes.
Resources: City of Gallatin, TN
Does Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes — Tennessee’s premier tiny home tourism destination. Gatlinburg (Sevier County — Great Smoky Mountains National Park main gateway, Ober Gatlinburg) follows Sevier County’s accommodating framework for vacation rentals. **Strongest vacation rental market in TN for park model tiny homes.** Active Smoky Mountains tourism corridor. Contact Gatlinburg Department of Building & Plans.
Resources: City of Gatlinburg, TN
Does Germantown, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Germantown (in Shelby County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Germantown, TN
Goodlettsville (in Davidson / Sumner County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Goodlettsville, TN
Greeneville (in Greene County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Greeneville, TN
Hendersonville (in Sumner County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Hendersonville, TN
Does Hohenwald, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Hohenwald (in Lewis County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Hohenwald, TN
Does Huntingdon, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Huntingdon (in Carroll County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Huntingdon, TN
Does Jackson, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Jackson, TN (Madison County — West Tennessee’s largest city, Union University) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Some nearby counties allow tiny houses as primary homes if septic/electrical codes met. Active West Tennessee region. Contact Jackson Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Jackson, TN
Jamestown (in Fentress County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Jamestown, TN
Jasper (in Marion County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Jasper, TN
Yes. Johnson City (Washington County — East Tennessee State University, Tri-Cities region) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active university region. Contact Johnson City Department of Planning & Development Services.
Resources: City of Johnson City, TN
Does Jonesborough, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Jonesborough (Washington County — Tennessee’s OLDEST town, founded 1779, National Storytelling Festival) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active historic tourism. Contact Jonesborough Town Hall.
Resources: City of Jonesborough, TN
Yes. Kingsport (Sullivan County — Tri-Cities region, Eastman Chemical) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Contact Kingsport Building Department.
Resources: City of Kingsport, TN
Kingston (in Roane County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Kingston, TN
Yes — Tennessee’s tiny home pioneer city. Knoxville (Knox County — Tennessee’s third-largest city, University of Tennessee) has **fully adopted IRC Appendix Q** — welcomes tiny homes that conform to IRC safety regulations on permanent foundations. THOWs only in RV homes/mobile home parks. Must include sewer/electricity/water/kitchen/bathroom/bedroom. Contact Knoxville Department of Plans Review & Inspections.
Resources: City of Knoxville, TN
Lafayette (in Macon County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lafayette, TN
Lawrenceburg (in Lawrence County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lawrenceburg, TN
Yes. Lebanon, TN (Wilson County — Cumberland University, Nashville metro east) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active suburban growth. Contact Lebanon Department of Building & Codes.
Resources: City of Lebanon, TN
Lexington (in Henderson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lexington, TN
Linden (in Perry County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Linden, TN
Livingston (in Overton County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Livingston, TN
Loudon (in Loudon County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Loudon, TN
Does Lynchburg, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Lynchburg, TN (Moore County — Jack Daniel’s Distillery — NOT Lynchburg VA) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active distillery tourism. Contact Moore County Government.
Resources: City of Lynchburg, TN
Madisonville (in Monroe County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Madisonville, TN
Manchester (in Coffee County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Manchester, TN
Martin (in Weakley County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Martin, TN
Maryville (in Blount County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Maryville, TN
McMinnville (in Warren County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of McMinnville, TN
Yes. Memphis (Shelby County — Tennessee’s second-largest city, Beale Street, Graceland) follows Shelby County’s framework — allows mobile tiny homes on lots that meet specific requirements (land as small as 1 acre). Active urban region. Contact Memphis Office of Planning & Development.
Resources: City of Memphis, TN
Yes — among Tennessee’s most explicit tiny-home-friendly cities. Monteagle (Marion/Grundy/Franklin counties — Cumberland Plateau, on US-41 and I-24) — the **Monteagle Zoning Ordinance** allows tiny houses on foundations in **approved tiny house subdivisions** AND THOWs in approved campgrounds. Among TN’s most progressive tiny home jurisdictions. Contact Monteagle Town Office.
Resources: City of Monteagle, TN
Morristown (in Hamblen County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Morristown, TN
Mountain City (in Johnson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Mountain City, TN
Yes (with limits). Murfreesboro (Rutherford County — geographic center of TN, MTSU) — Rutherford County does NOT allow THOWs anywhere. Tiny homes on permanent foundations may be permitted following IRC. Active university region. Contact Murfreesboro Planning & Engineering Department.
Resources: City of Murfreesboro, TN
Yes — Tennessee’s tiny home flagship city. Nashville (Davidson County — Tennessee’s capital and largest city, Music City) defines a tiny house as a **Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU)** under the 2014 Nashville DADU Ordinance — only allows them BEHIND an existing structure. Active urban region. Full-time THOW living restricted in most zones. Contact Metro Nashville Department of Codes & Building Safety.
Resources: City of Nashville, TN
Newport (in Cocke County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Newport, TN
Yes. Oak Ridge (Anderson County — Manhattan Project history, Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge National Laboratory) permits tiny homes under Anderson County framework. Contact Oak Ridge Department of Codes Enforcement.
Resources: City of Oak Ridge, TN
Does Paris, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Paris (in Henry County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Paris, TN
Yes. Pigeon Forge (Sevier County — Dollywood, Smoky Mountains tourism) follows Sevier County’s accommodating framework. Active Smoky Mountains vacation rental corridor — strong tiny cabin market. Contact Pigeon Forge Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Pigeon Forge, TN
Pikeville (in Bledsoe County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Pikeville, TN
Does Pulaski, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Pulaski (in Giles County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Pulaski, TN
Does Ripley, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Ripley (in Lauderdale County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Ripley, TN
Savannah (in Hardin County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Savannah, TN
Selmer (in McNairy County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Selmer, TN
Yes. Sevierville (Sevier County — Dolly Parton’s hometown, Great Smoky Mountains gateway) follows Sevier County’s accommodating framework. Active Smoky Mountains tourism. Contact Sevierville Department of Planning, Codes & Inspections.
Resources: City of Sevierville, TN
Shelbyville (in Bedford County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Shelbyville, TN
Smyrna (in Rutherford County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Smyrna, TN
Somerville (in Fayette County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Somerville, TN
Sparta (in White County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Sparta, TN
Spencer (in Van Buren County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Spencer, TN
Springfield (in Robertson County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Springfield, TN
Tazewell (in Claiborne County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tazewell, TN
Tellico Plains (in Monroe County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tellico Plains, TN
Tiptonville (in Lake County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tiptonville, TN
Yes. Townsend (Blount County — ‘Peaceful Side of the Smokies’, alternate Great Smoky Mountains entry) permits tiny homes under TN framework. Active Smoky Mountains tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. Contact Townsend Town Hall.
Resources: City of Townsend, TN
Tullahoma (in Coffee County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tullahoma, TN
Union City (in Obion County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Union City, TN
Waverly (in Humphreys County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Waverly, TN
Does Waynesboro, Tennessee, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Waynesboro (in Wayne County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Waynesboro, TN
Winchester (in Franklin County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Winchester, TN
Woodbury (in Cannon County) permits tiny homes under Tennessee’s 2018 IRC + Appendix Q framework (120-400 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). TN has NO state income tax. THOWs typically restricted to RV parks. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Woodbury, TN