Murfreesboro, TN
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Murfreesboro, TN.
Ordinance Summary
Murfreesboro, TN noise ordinances, under City Code Chapter 21, Article V, prohibit amplified sound exceeding 55 dBA and sound plainly audible across property lines between 10 PM and 7 AM. Specific decibel limits apply based on zoning, including 65 dBA day/55 dBA night for residential areas. Construction using impact-type equipment is restricted near residences during nighttime hours. Violations can result in fines.
Quiet Hours
10 PM - 7 AM (for sound plainly audible across property lines and general nighttime definition); 10 PM - 7 AM (for impact-type construction near residences).
Police Non-Emergency
(615) 893-1311Decibel Limits
"The Murfreesboro Noise Ordinance (Chapter 21, Article V) provides exterior sound level limits for different zones. Sound amplification devices have a maximum permissible level of 55 dBA. Noise-sensitive zones have stricter limits: 48 dBA day (7 AM - 10 PM) and 43 dBA night (10 PM - 7 AM). Indoor sound level limits apply to multi-family dwellings."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Impact-type equipment is prohibited within 500 feet of a dwelling unit, noise-sensitive zone, or multi-family dwelling between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Outside these hours, sound must comply with established limits. All construction equipment must be fitted with sound reduction devices at least as effective as manufacturer recommendations.
The Murfreesboro Noise Ordinance prohibits sound amplification devices from exceeding a maximum permissible sound level of 55 dBA. Sound may not be plainly audible across a real property boundary between 10 PM and 7 AM. Additionally, amplified sound may not intrude into the interior of a residence or dwelling unit and raise the background sound level beyond permissible limits.
Dogs cannot bark for more than 10 minutes continuously or 20 minutes intermittently. Murfreesboro City Code Chapter 5, Animals and Fowl, contains further regulations. Animal control is enforced by Rutherford County PAWS.
Commercial vehicles exceeding 20,000 lbs gross weight, or any trailer/semi-trailer, are not permitted to park on any street from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, except when actively loading or unloading cargo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10 PM - 7 AM (for sound plainly audible across property lines and general nighttime definition); 10 PM - 7 AM (for impact-type construction near residences)..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (615) 893-1311.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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