Tiny Homes in Nashville
Nashville offers Tennessee's clearest urban tiny-home path thanks to Ordinance BL2025-1007, which allows Detached Accessory Dwelling Units by right in most residential zones within the Urban Services District — no overlay or alley access required.
← All of TennesseeNashville is the top city to study inside Tennessee because Metro’s expanded DADU ordinance (BL2025-1007, effective late 2025) now allows backyard tiny homes by right in most R and RS residential zones within the Urban Services District. The previous overlay and alley-access requirements have been removed, dramatically expanding eligible properties.
As of March 2026, DADUs can be up to 850 square feet on lots under 10,000 square feet, or up to 1,200 square feet on lots of 10,000 square feet or more. Height limits are 10-foot eaves for one-story and 17-foot eaves for two-story units, and the DADU must remain subordinate to the primary house. A licensed contractor must pull the permit — self-permits are not allowed for new DADU construction. Properties in historic overlay zones require a covenant recorded with the register’s office and review by the Metro Historic Zoning Commission.
THOWs remain difficult in Nashville proper — they are classified as RVs and cannot serve as full-time residences on standard residential lots. For THOW placement, look to RV parks in surrounding counties or communities like Tiny Town RV Park in Clarksville (about 50 miles northwest) and Piney River Resort near Bon Aqua (about an hour west).
Nashville’s median home price is approximately $440,000 as of early 2026, making DADUs an increasingly attractive option for affordable housing, rental income, or multigenerational living. Note that on single-family (RS) zoned lots, DADUs built under the new base-code allowance are generally prohibited from being used as short-term rentals.
Verify current requirements with the Metro Zoning Help Desk at 615-862-6550 or Nashville.gov’s DADU permitting page.
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New Frontier Tiny Homes
Nashville, tennessee
Nashville-based luxury tiny home builder founded in 2015 and featured on HGTV, Good Morning America, and Architectural Digest. Builds fully custom THOWs with an in-house design team. The Cornelia model starts at $110,000; the Orchid runs $220,000. Build time is 6–8 weeks.
DKNR Designs
Knoxville, tennessee
Knoxville-based design-build firm offering custom tiny homes on wheels, barndominiums, and timber-frame homes. The team brings a background in high-end residential construction to the tiny home market. Models include the Magnolia and the Maple. Offers free transport and setup to select Tennessee communities. Most projects move from concept to construction planning within 6-12 weeks.
Empire Tiny Homes
Springfield, tennessee
Springfield-based builder specializing in foundation-built tiny homes, located north of Nashville. Worked for two years with county officials and engineers to obtain state approval for legal placement of tiny homes on foundations in Tennessee. Each home is inspected and certified by Tennessee-licensed civil and structural engineers, bypassing local code department inspections. Offers rent-to-own financing with no credit check.
Hilltop Structures
Cumberland Furnace, tennessee
Amish Mennonite family business in Dickson County, Tennessee, building RVIA-certified park model RV cabins. Offers three cabin styles — Smoky Mountain, Lake Tahoe, and Country — with customizable sizes from 12x34 to 14x50 feet and up to 400 sq ft of living space. All units comply with ANSI A119.5 codes and include a 12-month structural warranty. Nationwide delivery and rent-to-own financing available.
Incredible Tiny Homes
Newport, tennessee
East Tennessee tiny home builder founded in 2014 in Newport by Randy Jones, focused on making tiny home living accessible and affordable. Models start at $19,900. All floor plans are fully customizable in size, layout, and exterior finish.
Mustard Seed Tiny Homes
Buford, GA
Mustard Seed Tiny Homes is a premium tiny house builder based in Buford, Georgia, serving North Carolina and the broader Southeast. They build both modular and park model tiny homes with models including The Dogwood, The Juniper, The Sycamore, and The Harvest. Their modular tiny homes are permanently placed structures that become part of the real estate. Mustard Seed ships throughout the Southeast from their Metro Atlanta facility and partners with Lend4Build for financing options.