METRO NASHVILLE FILM + SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
The Metro Nashville Office of Film + Special Events is the primary starting point for film permitting in Nashville and Davidson County.
The office oversees and coordinates permits for filming and helps productions navigate situations involving Metro property, public streets and other Metro departments.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CONTACT THE OFFICE?
Start with the Film + Special Events Office if your production is:
Filming on Metro Nashville property
Applying for a Nashville film permit
Using public streets or sidewalks
Requesting a street or lane closure
Planning activity that impacts public property
Unsure which Metro permits or departments are involved
For more complicated productions, the office can help coordinate with other Metro agencies involved in the approval process.
FILM PERMITS
Metro Nashville provides a Film Production Permit Application + Location Agreement for productions filming on Metro property.
DOWNLOAD THE NASHVILLE FILM PERMIT APPLICATION
METRO NASHVILLE FILM + SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS
CONTACT INFORMATION
Film Permits Office
Phone: 615-862-8782
For the most current contacts, forms and permitting information, visit:
METRO NASHVILLE FILM + SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
Filming in Metro Nashville Parks
Metro Parks has additional requirements for commercial film, video and photography.
METRO PARKS FILM + VIDEO PERMITS
Tennessee Production Resources