Davidson County · Middle Tennessee
Fence installation in Nashville, TN
From privacy fences on tight East Nashville lots to longer runs on bigger Antioch and Bellevue properties, Nashville fence projects come in every size. We'll match you with one local fence installer who knows Metro's rules.
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What a new fence costs
Most residential fence installs run in the thousands, driven mainly by how many feet you need and the material. Privacy fences and gates add the most.
| Typical residential fence install | $4,000–$12,000 | Depends on length and material |
|---|---|---|
| Biggest price driver | Linear feet | Measure your property line roughly before you call |
Typical ranges, not quotes; your price comes from the contractor after they see the site. Sources: Valley Marketing Group, citing Neutrino Marketing's 2026 fence guide.
What affects the price
- Total length in linear feet
- Material: wood privacy, vinyl, aluminum or chain link
- Height, especially going from 4 to 6 feet or more
- Gates, particularly wide drive-through gates
- Slope and rock: Middle Tennessee limestone can slow post-hole digging
- Removing and hauling away an old fence
Permits and rules in Nashville
Metro Nashville limits fence height: up to 6 feet in the front yard (beyond 10 feet from the right-of-way) and up to 8 feet in side and rear yards. Within 10 feet of the right-of-way, solid fences can be at most 30 inches tall, and corner lots can't have fences in the 35-foot visibility zone. Overlays and HOAs can be stricter.
Source: Metro Nashville Codes, fence requirements. Rules change; your contractor should confirm before work starts.
Nashville tip: Much of Nashville sits on clay soil over limestone. Clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so a well-compacted base matters for concrete and solid post footings matter for fences.
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Fence installation near Nashville
We also serve East Nashville, Inglewood, Donelson, Antioch, Bellevue, Madison and the rest of Davidson County.
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