- Home occupation permit required:
- Yes
- Details:
- Knox County Home Occupation Permit required per Knox County Zoning Section 4.90. Application through Knox County Department of Code Administration (return to Knox County Code Administration, Knoxville TN 37902). Requirements: (A) Only household members may be engaged; (B) max 25% floor area; (C) no change to exterior appearance, no outdoor storage except vehicles; (D) no accessory building; (E) sales only of products produced on premises; (F) no excessive traffic or parking; (G) no detectable off-premises noise/vibration/glare/odors; (H) no electrical interference off premises. Permitted home occupations include: 'H. Cooking and preserving.' Signs: only allowed in RA, RB, PR zones at 2 sq ft maximum nameplate.
- Home kitchen:
- Non-TCS foods only (do not require temperature control for safety). No registration required. No inspection required. Food may be sold directly to consumers, at farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands, events, and online within Tennessee.
Last verified 2026-05-05. Not legal advice.
