Tennessee business license requirements by city

2 of the 78 cities on this site are in Tennessee. For each one: whether a general local business license or registration (city, county or metro government) is required, the license name when one is recorded, the issuing office and the date the summary was compiled. Each city page cites its source.

• Memphis, TN business license requirements
  General local business license required: Yes
  License name: Business license (a combined City of Memphis and Shelby County Business License for a business inside Memphis)
  Issuing office: Shelby County Clerk, Business Tax Division
  Verified date: 2026-10-06
• Nashville, TN business license requirements
  General local business license required: Yes
  License name: Business Tax License or Minimal Activity License
  Issuing office: Davidson County Clerk
  Verified date: 2026-10-05

The verified date is the day a summary was compiled. Confirm the rule with the issuing office before filing.

This page is part of a free reference covering 78 cities. All cities by state