https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/gatlinburg/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Gatlinburg, TN. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/gatlinburg/ The Tennessee General Assembly considered a state preemption bill (HB 1774) in the 2025 session that would have prevented local governments from banning STRs and restricted their ability to impose permit caps. The bill failed to advance, partly due to opposition from Gatlinburg-area residents and local officials who argued that state preemption would prevent necessary regulation of the Smoky Mountains cabin market. Industry groups plan to reintroduce the bill in 2026. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT tennessee-gatlinburg-2025-04-30 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/gatlinburg/ The City of Gatlinburg updated its noise ordinance in 2023 to specifically address complaints about STR guests. The updated ordinance lowered the decibel threshold for nighttime violations and introduced a three-strike enforcement system for STR properties: a warning on the first complaint, a fine on the second, and potential permit suspension on the third. The ordinance reflects growing tension between cabin owners and year-round residents. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT tennessee-gatlinburg-2023-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/tennessee/gatlinburg/ Sevier County implemented a mandatory permit requirement for all short-term rentals in unincorporated county areas beginning in 2022. Properties operating prior to the requirement were given a transition period to obtain permits. The permit requires proof of property ownership, compliance with safety standards (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, egress windows), and payment of annual fees. Unpermitted operations are subject to fines. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT tennessee-gatlinburg-2022-01-01