Murfreesboro's quiet hours: 10 PM - 7 AM (for sound plainly audible across property lines and general nighttime definition); 10 PM - 7 AM (for impact-type construction near residences).. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Murfreesboro's residential noise limits: 65 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM) dB(A) during the day and 55 dBA (10 PM - 7 AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 70 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Murfreesboro police non-emergency line at (615) 893-1311. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (615) 893-3750. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Murfreesboro's noise violation penalties: Violations can result in a citation to City Court. Fines for zoning ordinance violations (which include noise) can be up to $50.00 per offense, with each day's continuance considered a separate offense. Anyone knowingly assisting in a violation may also be liable. Court costs may apply. For non-commercial speech or animal violations, a written warning is required before a citation for the first offense. Each violation continuing or reoccurring within one-half hour is considered a separate offense for each half hour.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Murfreesboro's rules: Dogs cannot bark for more than 10 minutes continuously or 20 minutes intermittently. Murfreesboro City Code Chapter 5, Animals and Fowl, contains further regulations. Animal control is enforced by Rutherford County PAWS.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at Rutherford County PAWS (enforced via non-emergency police at 615-893-1311 for complaints) or the police non-emergency line.

Murfreesboro's construction noise rules: Impact-type equipment is prohibited within 500 feet of a dwelling unit, noise-sensitive zone, or multi-family dwelling between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Outside these hours, sound must comply with established limits. All construction equipment must be fitted with sound reduction devices at least as effective as manufacturer recommendations.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Murfreesboro's ordinance: The Murfreesboro Noise Ordinance prohibits sound amplification devices from exceeding a maximum permissible sound level of 55 dBA. Sound may not be plainly audible across a real property boundary between 10 PM and 7 AM. Additionally, amplified sound may not intrude into the interior of a residence or dwelling unit and raise the background sound level beyond permissible limits.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.