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Williamson County and City License

For information on starting a business in Williamson County, please contact the County’s business tax office and codes department.

If you are locating within one of the cities, use the contact list below to find the appropriate city.

Click HERE for the New Business License Form.  You will need two copies:

- one to give to the county
- one to give to your respective city when you apply

Williamson County Administrative Office
Business Tax Office: (615)790-5732
Codes Dept: (615)790-5725

City of Brentwood
Business Tax Office: 615-371-0060
Codes Department: 615-371-2204

City of Fairview
Business Tax Office: 615-799-2484 Ext.7
Codes Dept: 615-799-1585

City of Franklin
Business Tax Office: 615-791-3225
Codes Dept: 615-794-7012

City of Nolensville
Business Tax Office: 615-776-3633
Codes Dept: 615-776-6683

City of Spring Hill
Business Tax Office: 931-486-2252 Ext. 245
Codes Dept: 931-486-2252 Ext. 212

City of Thompson’s Station
Business Tax Office: 615-794-4333
Planning Department: 615-794-4333

How to obtain a business license

Step-by-step flow chart on how to obtain a license
Click the image below to open a printable PDF

State of Tennessee

State of Tennessee
“Tennessee Smart Start” Small Business guide, a 40 page guide to starting a small business in Tennessee.

Federal

Federal
U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Business Planner. The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of the business lifecycle.