Memphis, TN
Noise Code

Construction, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair in residential districts is prohibited between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction is prohibited on Sundays. Exceptions exist for urgent necessity with a permit. Operation of heavy construction equipment is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Playing musical instruments or sound devices at a volume disturbing to others, particularly between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., is prohibited. For sound equipment audible beyond a residential property line, quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Loudspeakers or amplifiers on vehicles for advertising or other purposes are generally prohibited. Loud music from a car audible 50 feet away is prohibited by both city and state law.

The keeping of any animal, bird, or fowl that creates frequent or long-continued noise disturbing to persons in the vicinity is prohibited. Barking dog complaints are considered non-emergency and should be reported to the police non-emergency line.

Operating any vehicle in a state of disrepair or loaded in a manner that causes loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise is prohibited. Loud music from a vehicle audible 50 feet away is prohibited. Unnecessary and unreasonable sounding of horns or noise-emitting devices is also prohibited.