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Clarksville, TN
Noise Code

The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Clarksville, TN.

Ordinance Summary

Clarksville, TN noise ordinances, under Official Code Section 10-224, prohibit unreasonably loud noises disturbing neighborhood peace. Residential areas have decibel limits of 70 dB(A) for continuous sound between 6 AM and 11 PM. Restrictions cover amplified sound, vehicles, and animal noise. Violations incur fines from $100 to $500 daily.

Quiet Hours

11:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Police Non-Emergency

(931) 648-0656

Decibel Limits

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"For residential use, impulsive sound is limited to 80 dB(A) between 6 AM and 11 PM. Industrial use has limits of 75 dB(A) for continuous sound and 80 dB(A) for impulsive sound between 11 PM and 6 AM. Measurements are taken at the property boundary of the complainant."

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Specific Noise Restrictions

1
Construction

General construction, demolition, and street cleaning activities are limited, but specific hours are not provided in the available information.

2
Amplified Sound

Prohibits playing loudspeakers audible 25 feet beyond a property line, with exemptions for city, county, and school events. Businesses with existing public address systems may be exempt if sound is directed downward and used only for paging, but businesses opening after October 1, 2007, are not exempt. Interior noise is restricted if audible beyond one foot of an interior wall. Amplified sound by private entities on city-owned property is generally prohibited unless a permit is obtained. Motor vehicle sound audible more than 50 feet outside a private property boundary is prohibited.

3
Animals

No person shall keep any animal that, by frequent or continual noise, disturbs the peace, comfort, or health of neighbors. A violation occurs if animal noise is plainly audible inside another person's home or at least 75 feet from the animal's location and is unabated for at least ten minutes.

4
Vehicles

Bans the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and go-carts within city limits if they are deemed a nuisance by neighbors. 'Booming' car radios are also subject to regulation. Motor vehicle sound on private property audible over 50 feet away is prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quiet Hours?

11:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Construction?

Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.

Who to call?

Use Non-Emergency Police: (931) 648-0656.

Fines?

Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.

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