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Tennessee Opening Checklist (Printable)
Print-friendly checklist with statewide baseline and municipality-specific notes.
State section — Tennessee
- Tennessee health/public health program
- State or delegated fire authority
- Local building and planning departments
Municipality section — Tennessee
| Municipality | Local authority | Process notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville / Davidson | Metro Codes + Metro Public Health | Start zoning/building with Metro Codes, then complete Food Protection pre-operational health approval before opening. 700 President Ronald Reagan Way and 2500 Charlotte Ave. |
| Memphis / Shelby | Develop 901 + Shelby County Health | Use Develop 901 for zoning/construction and city inspections; complete Shelby County Health food program review and pre-opening inspection. 125 N Main St and 814 Jefferson Ave. |
| Knoxville / Knox | City Plans Review + Knox County Health | Coordinate plan review and building inspections with City of Knoxville, then finalize food safety approval with Knox County Health. 400 Main St and 140 Dameron Ave. |
| Chattanooga / Hamilton | Land Development Office + Hamilton County Health | File permits with Chattanooga Land Development Office and complete environmental health/food protection inspection with Hamilton County Health. 1250 Market St and 921 E 3rd St. |
| Clarksville / Montgomery | City Building & Codes + Montgomery County Health | Run permit intake and city inspections through Building & Codes, then obtain county health clearance before opening. One Public Square and 350 Pageant Ln. |
Opening task checklist
| Done | Task | Owner | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning/use verification complete | __________________ | __________ | |
| Plan review package submitted | __________________ | __________ | |
| Health/building/fire permits issued | __________________ | __________ | |
| Final inspections passed | __________________ | __________ |
Notes
Signature: ________________________
Date: ________________________