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Tennessee SWPPP guides

Straight answers to what Tennessee contractors and homebuilders ask most about construction stormwater and SWPPPs.

Start here

Do I need a SWPPP in Tennessee?
The one-acre rule and what coverage requires.
What is a common plan of development?
Why a lot under an acre can still need a SWPPP.
How much does a SWPPP cost in Tennessee?
Consultant pricing vs. an eligible self-prepared plan.
Do I need an engineer for my SWPPP?
When you can self-prepare and when you cannot.

The permit process

How to file a Notice of Intent (NOI) in MyTDEC
Filing CN-0940 for construction stormwater coverage.
Tennessee SWPPP inspection requirements
How often to inspect and what to document.
Notice of Termination: closing out your SWPPP
Ending coverage properly at project closeout.
What to do after a TDEC stormwater violation
Correcting the problem and responding to TDEC.

Homebuilders

What is CN-1249 and who can use it?
TDEC's homebuilder SWPPP form explained.
SWPPP for building a single home in Tennessee
When single-family lots are covered.

By county

Davidson County (Nashville)
Metro Water Services and local rules.
Williamson County
Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill.
Rutherford County
Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne.
Montgomery County (Clarksville)
Clarksville local stormwater.
Hamilton County (Chattanooga)
Chattanooga water-quality program.
Shelby County (Memphis)
Memphis and Shelby County permitting.
Knox County (Knoxville)
Knoxville and Knox County rules.
Wilson County
Lebanon and Mt. Juliet.
Sumner County
Gallatin and Hendersonville.
Sevier County
Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg.
Maury County
Columbia and Spring Hill.
This guide is general information for Tennessee construction sites, not legal, engineering, or regulatory advice. Requirements change and local rules vary; always confirm current details with TDEC and your local permitting authority before relying on them.