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Smyrna is a fast-growing town in Rutherford County, in the Nashville metro area between Nashville and Murfreesboro.
Fence services in Smyrna
What to know before you hire in Smyrna
Permit: Smyrna asks you to send in a fence application with a site plan any time you build, move or replace a fence. A building permit is required for any fence over 7 feet tall. The Town says to wait for written approval before you start, and it usually answers within 10 business days. Ask the Town about fees.
- A fence cannot sit in the front yard setback. That is the space between the street and the front building line.
- A small decorative fence is allowed in the front yard if it is wood, wrought iron, vinyl or brick and no more than 3 feet tall. It is limited to 10 feet total per parcel, in sections of 5 feet or less.
- Fences can run along the property line in side and rear yards.
- A fence cannot cross a utility or drainage easement without written approval from the Director of Utilities or the Town Engineer.
- Barbed wire, chicken wire, razor wire and similar fencing are not allowed in residential zones.
- A fence cannot enclose a utility meter, ever.
- Fences are not allowed on undeveloped parcels.
- Fences over 7 feet tall need a building permit. All accessory structures must meet building setbacks.
What holds up in Smyrna
Middle Tennessee has hot, humid summers and mild winters, with plenty of rain and very little snow. That weather is hard on wood and on poorly drained post holes.
- Wood privacy fence. Side and rear yards can be fenced to the property line, so wood privacy fences are the usual backyard choice.
- Vinyl privacy fence. Vinyl shrugs off the wet Middle Tennessee weather and needs little upkeep.
- Decorative front yard fence. The Town allows a short decorative fence, 3 feet at most, in short sections in the front yard.
- Wrought iron or aluminum fence. Open metal fences work for pools and yards that back up to parks and greenways.
- Chain link fence. A lower-cost option for rear yards where privacy is not needed.
Questions Smyrna homeowners ask
Do I need a permit for a fence in Smyrna?
You need to send the Town a fence application with a site plan before you build. A full building permit is required only for fences over 7 feet tall. Wait for written approval before you start.
Can I build a fence in my front yard?
Not a normal one. Fences cannot sit in the front yard setback. The exception is a short decorative fence, 3 feet at most, up to 10 feet total in sections of 5 feet or less.
How long does approval take?
The Town usually responds within 10 business days. If you do not hear back, call Public Works at 615-459-9766.
Can I build a fence over a utility easement?
Not without written approval from the Director of Utilities or the Town Engineer. Your plat shows easements, and the planning office keeps copies.
What can I not use for a fence?
Barbed wire, chicken wire, razor wire and similar materials are not allowed in residential zones.
Can I fence in my utility meter?
No. A fence cannot enclose a utility meter. Leave clear access.
Who marks buried lines before I dig post holes?
Call Tennessee 811 at least 3 working days before you dig. It is free.
Does my HOA matter?
Yes. HOA rules apply on top of Town rules and are often stricter. Get HOA approval first.
Areas we serve
Smyrna and nearby: La Vergne, Murfreesboro, Eagleville, Nashville. See the service area