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Bartlett, TN Chicken Laws: Hens, Roosters, Permits and Coop Rules

Coop Ready Tennessee Bartlett

Hens allowed

Yes. Bartlett allows backyard hens on a typical single-family home lot.

Fowl may not run loose onto other property or make excessive, continuous or untimely noise, and pens must be kept clean enough not to draw flies or cause odor. A separate zoning rule says a building that houses livestock needs a 2-acre lot and a 30 ft setback, and it is unclear whether a backyard coop counts.

Hen limit

No set number (the old 8-per-person cap was removed in December 2025)

Roosters

Not named in the code (excessive noise is banned)

Permit

No

Coop placement

None stated in the animal code

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

Read the official Bartlett rules ↗ Checked October 2026.

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Backyard chicken questions in Bartlett

How many chickens can I have in Bartlett?

The hen limit in Bartlett: no set number (the old 8-per-person cap was removed in December 2025).

Are roosters allowed in Bartlett?

The rooster rule in Bartlett: not named in the code (excessive noise is banned).

Do I need a permit for backyard chickens in Bartlett?

No. Bartlett does not require a permit to keep backyard chickens.

How far does a chicken coop have to be from my neighbor in Bartlett?

Where the coop can go in Bartlett: none stated in the animal code.

Can my HOA ban chickens if Bartlett allows them?

Yes. HOA rules, deed restrictions and leases can be stricter than city code. Read yours before you build.

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Coop Ready is a planning aid, not legal advice. City codes change, and zoning, HOA rules and your exact parcel can change what is allowed. Confirm with Bartlett before you build.