Guides
- Our Visual Guide for Starting a Business in Metro Nashville
Our office’s step-by-step flowchart outlining the essential requirements for entrepreneurs who wish to start a new business in Nashville. - TN SmartStart Guide
The State of Tennessee’s comprehensive guide to starting and growing a business in Tennessee covers essential resources, steps, and support available for entrepreneurs. - SBA's Business Guide
The Small Business Administration’s detailed list of key steps, resources, and advice for starting and managing a small business. - UT Economic Resiliency Guide
The University of TN’s resiliency guide to help organizations and businesses in Tennessee prepare for and respond to various disruptions and emergencies.
Resources
- How to do Business with Metro and get Certified
Guidance from the Finance Department's Procurement division on how to do business with Metro Government, including information on registration and certification processes. - Tennessee Department of Revenue's New Business Workshops
Recordings of the Tennessee Department of Revenue's taxpayer workshops to educate individuals about starting a new business and staying in compliance with state tax requirements. - IRS Small Business Center
Essential information from the IRS, including tax resources and guidance on managing tax obligations.
Relevant Metro Department Contacts
- Find your Council District and Councilmember
- Contact your Councilmember
- 615-862-6780
- Beer Board
- beerboard@nashville.gov
- 615-862-6751
- County Clerk
- DCCBusinessServ@nashville.gov
- 615-862-6050
- Codes
- zoninghelpdesk@nashville.gov
- 615-862-6510
- Fire Marshal
- FMOPlans@nashville.gov
- FMORequests@nashville.gov
- 615-862-5230
- Health
- Food and Public Facilities team
- 615-340-5620
- Nashville Department of Transportation
- ndotpermits@nashville.gov
- 615-862-8782
- Planning
- planningstaff@nashville.gov
- 615-862-7190
- Water Services
- mws.ds@nashville.gov
- 615-862-7225
Relevant State Department Contacts
- Tennessee Secretary of State
- Business.Services@tn.gov
- 615-741-2286
- Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Revenue.Support@tn.gov
- 615-253-0600
- Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
- ECD.Communications.Office@tn.gov
- 615-741-1888
- Tennessee Business Enterprise Resource Office
- ecd.bero@tn.gov
- 615-741-2626
- Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- TABC.Info@tn.gov
- 615-741-1602