Nashville Water Restrictions 2026
Davidson County · Tennessee
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No active mandatory restrictions - voluntary conservation
No assigned schedule
Voluntary conservation
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
No fines
Voluntary, no penalties
Find Your Watering Day
This city assigns watering days by property location, not by address digit. Find your assigned days in the table below.
Watering schedule by property location
| Property Location | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| All addresses (voluntary) | 2 days per week recommended |
Allowed Watering Hours
Tennessee does not have a statewide mandatory watering ordinance. TDEC monitors drought and issues voluntary guidance. Nashville Metro Water Services recommends voluntary conservation. Check nashville.gov/water for current status.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
No mandatory fines, voluntary conservation
Nashville has no active mandatory restrictions as of April 2026. Metro Water Services recommends voluntary conservation given regional drought.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
TN law does not have specific HOA protections during drought, check your declaration and CC&Rs.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Nashville Metro Water Services's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
93.65% of Tennessee in drought as of April 2026. Middle Tennessee in moderate drought. Nashville is already 6+ inches below average YTD (April 2026). TVA reservoirs across the region were at below-normal storage entering spring 2026.
April–May 2026 Drought Update: Nashville is already more than 6 inches below average rainfall for 2026 year-to-date as of April 2026, among the worst deficits in Tennessee. Metro Water Services (nashville.gov/water) is requesting voluntary conservation: limit outdoor watering to 2 days/week, water before 10am or after 6pm, fix all leaks immediately. Metro Water has NOT issued mandatory restrictions as of April 27, 2026. However, TVA reservoir levels across Tennessee are below normal entering the peak demand season. If May 2026 remains dry, mandatory Stage 1 restrictions could be triggered by Metro Water as early as June 2026, the utility's trigger threshold has not been publicly disclosed. Monitor nashville.gov/water weekly and check the Tennessee drought monitor at tn.gov/environment/drought every Thursday.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Nashville area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are below seasonal targets, prompting regional voluntary conservation guidance.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Nashville Water Restrictions
4 tips tailored for Nashville homeowners during No active mandatory restrictions - voluntary conservation restrictions.
Tall Fescue dominant in Nashville, handles summer dormancy well; allow browning.
Voluntary 2 days/week, before 10am or after 6pm.
Bermuda gaining share in Nashville suburbs, more drought-tolerant than Fescue.
Check nashville.gov/water for current drought advisory.
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