Clarksville, TN Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permit

Coop Ready Tennessee Clarksville

Allowed with a permit

Yes, with a $50 permit, on lots of at least 9,000 sq ft in the E-1, R-1, R-1A, R-2 and R-2A zones. Clarksville allows up to 8 hens.

Hens are allowed only in the E-1, R-1, R-1A, R-2 and R-2A zones, on lots of at least 9,000 sq ft. The coop needs 2 sq ft per hen, up to 50 sq ft and 10 ft tall, and the run 6 sq ft per hen, up to 400 sq ft including the coop. A fence or shrub screen is required, breeding and slaughter are banned, and renters need the owner's written OK.

Hen limit

Roosters

Banned

Permit

Yes: one-time $50 hen permit, with a site drawing and an inspection of the finished coop

Coop placement

Coop and run must be in the back yard, at least 10 ft from the rear and side property lines

Checked against city code We read the official code section linked below for every fact on this page.

Read the official Clarksville rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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