Tennessee Real Estate & Land Use Legal FAQs

• STR permits

  • How do I appeal a denied Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) permit in Nashville?
  • Can I transfer my non-owner-occupied Airbnb permit to a new buyer in 2026?
  • Are “grandfathered” Airbnb rights lost if I remodel my property?
  • What is the “Three Strikes Rule” for Nashville rental permit revocation?

• Zoning classifications

  • What are the differences between MUN, MUL, and MUG zoning for developers?
  • How do I navigate Metro Nashville’s Specific Plan (SP) zoning process?

• Eminent domain

  • How does the 2026 Nashville transit plan affect property eminent domain rights?

• Boundary disputes

  • How do I resolve a boundary line dispute with a neighboring commercial developer?

• Mechanic’s liens

  • What is the process for removing a mechanic’s lien from a property title?

• Commercial leases

  • What are the legal requirements for a commercial lease “Force Majeure” clause in Tennessee?