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 Opportunity
• 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 Change 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

Other Resources

• Nashville Chamber of Commerce
• Business Enterprise Resource Office
• State Business Taxes