Doing Business in Nashville

Every year hundreds of new businesses are started or relocate to Nashville due to our educated workforce, central location, and thriving business community.

Metro Government Resources

• Mayor's Office of Economic Development
• Burglar and Fire Alarm Registration
• Business Licenses
• Construction and Development
  • Apply for Construction and Other Permits 
  • View Permits or Request an Inspection via CityWorks
  • Metro Planning Department
  • Metro Online Property Maps of Nashville & Davidson County
  • Nashville Development Services - Metro Government's "one-stop" shop for developers
  • Zoning Information
• Metro Contractors and Vendors
  • How to Do Business with Metro
  • Register as a vendor using the iSupplier Procurement System
• Workforce Development
  • Nashville Career Advancement Center
  • Nashville Community Education

Nashville Chamber of Commerce Resources

• Nashville Chamber of Commerce

State of Tennessee Resources

• Business Enterprise Resource Office
• State Business Taxes