Nashville
Nashville's film permit runs through the transportation department, with a separate parks track and $1,000,000 in coverage.
Guidance, not legal advice
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Metro Office of Film and Special Events, through Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT); Metro Parks handles park filming
Cost: Film permit application fee around $130 per NDOT; confirm the current figure with the NDOT permits office
Processing: Apply ahead; insurance acceptable to Metro Legal required
Required to film using the public right of way, closures, or Metro coordination. Comprehensive general liability of at least $1,000,000 is required, plus auto liability if vehicles are used. Casual personal shooting that does not occupy public space is not the target.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; coordinate with the film office for flying over Metro property
Local and Tennessee state restrictions sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of city law.
Practical notes
- Metro Parks filming is a separate permit from the street film permit.
- Downtown and Broadway street use involves NDOT temporary street closure permits and possible fire marshal sign-off.
Sources
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