Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Smithville, TN

Zoning & Conditions

Tennessee law defines a short-term rental unit as a residential dwelling rented for less than 30 continuous days; providers (or marketplaces on their behalf) must maintain at least $500,000 liability insurance and comply with fire sprinkler, smoke alarm, and carbon monoxide alarm requirements. Local governments may apply generally applicable land‑use rules to STRs and may enact reasonable regulations to protect public health and safety, but may not prohibit STRs outright; legacy providers that were operating prior to local regulation retain operating rights until sale, 30 months of non-use, or repeated violations per state law.

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