Contact Us
| Department | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| General Information | (615) 862-6500 |
| Fax (Permits) | (615) 862-6699 |
| Fax (Inspections) | (615) 862-6499 |
| Fax (Property Standards) | (615) 862-6593 |
Director—Terrence
L. Cobb
Terrence L. Cobb, graduate of Tennessee Tech University, B.S. Degree in Business Management; lifelong resident of Nashville, Tennessee; Director of Department of Codes & Building Safety since 1990; formerly engaged in residential construction and development as a Licensed General Contractor, also real estate investments, property management, sales and marketing.
Terry serves as the "Building Official" for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and is certified by the Council of American Building Officials as a Certified Building Official (CBO).
Named "Building Official of the Year" in 1995 by the Tennessee
Building Officials Association (TBOA). Named "Local Government
Official of the Year" in 1994 by the National Association of
Home Builders of the U.S. Elected President of TBOA for 1997.
Elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc. in 2001 and elected
to the Board of Directors of the International Code Council,
Inc. in 2002.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Karene West | Administrative Specialist | (615) 862-6591 |
Assistant Director — Manley
Biggers
Manley Biggers,
P.E., joined the Codes Department as a building inspector
in 1983. Soon his training and years of experience as an
engineer were appropriated to a shorthanded Plans Review
Division. He never returned to the field as an inspector.
His degree in business is from the University
of Mississippi, and his Civil Engineering degree is from Mississippi
State University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer
(Structural) in the States of Tennessee and Mississippi.
Manley supervises all Construction Inspection Divisions, Plans
Examinations, and Use and Occupancy Certificates.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Manley Biggers | Assistant Director | (615) 862-6521 |
| Barbara Sloss | Administrative Assistant | (615) 862-6522 |
| Mary Moseley | U & O Desk | (615) 862-6552 |
Metropolitan Zoning Administrator — Lon
F. "Sonny" West
Lon F. "Sonny" West is
a graduate of the Vanderbilt
University, School of Law. He has over 5 decades of public service in the Metropolitan
Government and the Codes Department.
Sonny is the administrator of Metro's Zoning Ordinance, supervises
Permits, Zoning Examinations, and maintains public records
for the Codes Department.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lon F. "Sonny" West | Zoning Administrator | (615) 862-6608 |
| Linda Huey | Administrative Assistant | (615) 862-6554 |
Assistant
Director — Roy
L. Jones
Roy L. Jones ,
is responsible for supervising day-to-day administrative functions
of the Codes Department - personnel, budgets, purchasing, property,
and supervises contractor licensing on behalf of various affiliated
boards.
Roy is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in the
accounting and construction fields.
He attended Tennessee Technological University, graduating
with a B.S. degree in accounting and business management. After
passing the CPA examination, he worked in public accounting
for approximately ten years. Roy then attended the Nashville
School of Law, graduating with a J.D. degree. He also has a
masters in Public Administration
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Roy L. Jones | Assistant Director | (615) 862-6541 |
| Karene West | Administrative Specialist | (615) 862-6591 |
| Sharon Stephens | Office Support Specialist II | (615) 862-6598 |
| Admin Fax | (615) 862-6615 |
Assistant
Director — Bill Penn
William H. (Bill) Penn, Jr. is the Assistant Director of the Property Standards Division. Bill supervises the Property Standards inspection staff and is the program manager for the NOTICE program, a community support program designed to provide direct involvement of citizens in the code enforcement process.
Bill holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, and is a former Army Field Artillery Officer. Prior to coming to Nashville, he was the Assistant Administrator of the Neighborhood Services Department in Chattanooga were he served as the designated “Building Official” for the City of Chattanooga and manager of the Code Enforcement division.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Penn | Assistant Director | (615) 862-6516 |
| Michelle Steele | Clerical Staff Supervisor | (615) 862-6592 |
| Linda Bush | Clerical Staff | (615) 862-6513 |
| Marjorie Pelland | Clerical Staff | (615) 862-6511 |
| Susan Davenport | Clerical Staff | (615) 862-6531 |
Property Standards Division - 862-6590
The Property Standards Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Metro Zoning Ordinance in connection with Metro building permits and associated Use and Occupancy (U & O) Certificates. The Property Standards Division also enforces the Metro Sign Ordinance. They further investigate Zoning Code violations, and have been assigned responsibility for handling abandoned vehicles on public streets.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Castleberry | Property Standards Inspection Chief Supervisor - Blue Team | (615) 862-6571 |
| Ronnie Mitchell | Property Standards Inspection Chief Supervisor - Red Team | (615) 862-6617 |
| Jim Cantrell | Property Standards Inspector - Flex Team | (615) 862-6587 |
| Chuck Rice | Property Standards Inspector - Red Team | (615) 862-6596 |
| Sandra Custode | Property Standards Inspector - Blue Team | (615) 862-6597 |
| Bill Earles | Property Standards Inspector - Red Team | (615) 862-6479 |
| Frank Jordan | Property Standards Inspector - Red Team | (615) 862-6518 |
| Mike Lyons | Property Standards Inspector - Red Team | (615) 862-6601 |
| Ernest McClain | Property Standards Inspector - Blue Team | (615) 862-6493 |
| Mike Morgan | Property Standards Inspector - Blue Team | (615) 862-6609 |
| Mark Smith | Property Standards Inspector - Blue Team | (615) 862-6579 |
| Greg Stiles | Property Standards Inspector - Flex Team | (615) 862-6602 |
| Jay Summers | Property Standards Inspector - Red Team | (615) 862-6607 |
| Mattie Jones | Property Standards Inspector - Blue Team | (615) 862-6618 |
Permits Issuance—Carla Langley-Smith
Carla Langley Customer Service Supervisor (615) 862-6248
| Contact | Phone |
|---|---|
| General Information | (615) 862-6517 |
| Margo Penick | (615) 862-6253 |
| Algie Robinson | (615) 862-6515 |
| Donna Lilies | (615) 862-6261 |
| Karin Whitehead | (615) 862-6505 |
Zoning Examination —Joey Hargis
The Zoning Examination Chief is Joey Hargis. Joey also serves as Secretary to the Board of
Zoning Appeal.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Hargis | Zoning Examination Chief | (615) 862-6557 |
| Linda Huey | Secretary | (615) 862-6554 |
| Joey Hargis | Zoning Examiner | (615) 862-6557 |
| Rick Harrison | Zoning Examiner | (615) 862-6595 |
| Walter Morgan | Zoning Examiner | (615) 862-6606 |
| Richard Thomopoulos | Zoning Examiner | (615) 862-6545 |
| Mike Kyle | Zoning Examiner |
(615) 862-6621 |
Plans Examination — Wade
Hill
Wade F. Hill, A.I.A.,
is a graduate of University of Tennessee School of Architecture
1976; Tennessee Licensed Architect 1979; and Plans Examination
Chief since 2001.
Prior to joining the Department of Codes & Building Safety Wade operated a small architectural firm emphasizing rehabilitation of existing buildings most notably “Washington Square” on Second Ave. and “Capitol Blvd Building” in downtown Nashville.
Wade serves as “Plans Examination Chief”, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, is certified by the International Code Council, Inc. as a Building Code Official (BCO), and has been elected to the National Standards Committee of the SBCCI.
Wade supervises the Plan Review Section of Codes, is a member of the “Rehab Committee”, represents the Codes Department during the Building/Fire/Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Appeals Board meetings, and is responsible for continuing education for the Codes Department.
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Hill | Plans Examination Chief | (615) 862-6520 |
| Adrianne Holt | Secretary | (615) 862-6614 |
| John Dawkins | Examiner | (615) 862-6519 |
| Wayne Stephens | Examiner | (615) 862-6588 |
| John Tyler | Examiner | (615) 862-6039 |
| Rick Harris | Examiner | (615) 862-6611 |
Building Inspections — Byron
Hall
Phone: (615) 862-6550
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Hall | Building Inspection Chief |
(615) 862-6550 |
| Wilma Sullivan | Customer Service Rep |
(615) 862-6550 |
| Sid Hinkle | Building Inspector |
(615) 862-6547 |
| Jim Guschke | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6569 |
| Virgil Bryant | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6563 |
| Steve Regen | Building Inspector |
(615) 862-6543 |
| Tim Rowland | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6529 |
| Edward Simpkins | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6566 |
| Bob Ramsey | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6610 |
| Charles Fortner | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6565 |
| Johnny Hargis | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6537 |
| Pierre Howell | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6561 |
| Joe Bone | Building Inspector | (615) 862-6568 |
Electrical Inspections — James "Cotton" Murray
Phone: (615) 862-6546
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| James "Cotton" Murray | Electrical Inspection Chief | (615) 862-6546 |
| Theresa Hayes | Customer Service Rep. | (615) 862-6560 |
| James Lawrence | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6577 |
| Lee Cornish | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6535 |
| Jeremy Barber | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6575 |
| Jeff Barnes | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6534 |
| Freddy Morgan | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6572 |
| Jerry Ham | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6574 |
| Bill Talley | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6536 |
| Tim VanDeGejuchte | Electrical Inspector | (615) 862-6576 |
Gas/Mechanical Inspection
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Gas/Mechanical Inspection Chief | (615) 862-6580 |
| Mary Moseley | Customer Service Representative | (615) 862-6552 |
| Doug Gleaves | Inspector | (615) 862-6594 |
| Jim Hudgins | Inspector | (615) 862-6506 |
| Charles Roberts | Inspector | (615) 862-6562 |
| Ernest Johnson | Inspector | (615) 862-6497 |
| Joey Hicks | Inspector | (615)862-6507 |
| Shannon Roberts | Inspector | (615)862-6508 |
Plumbing
| Staff Member | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | Acting Plumbing Inspection Chief | (615) 862-6580 |
| Mary Moseley | Customer Service Representative | (615) 862-6552 |
| Jim Hodge | Inspector | (615) 862-6585 |
| Vacant | Inspector | (615) 862-6532 |
| Andrea Hall | Inspector | (615) 862-6584 |
| Terry Selby | Inspector | (615) 862-6620 |
| Charles Leitch | Inspector | (615) 862-6583 |
| Kenneth Faircloth | Inspector | (615) 862-6556 |