The land around Smyrna
Smyrna, in northwestern Rutherford County, mixes established neighborhoods on town sewer with larger lots toward the county line and J. Percy Priest Lake. The rock underneath is the same Central Basin limestone, with clay soils over it.
On in-town lots the work is usually concrete and site prep for additions, shops, garages and driveways. Out in the county, new homes on acreage bring in septic, long utility runs and full site preparation, and older homes sometimes need their septic area found and protected before anything new is built.
Permits
Inside the town, permits and sewer service come through the Town of Smyrna; outside it, Rutherford County handles building permits and TDEC’s Nashville field office handles septic. Land near Percy Priest Lake can carry extra rules from the lake’s managing agency, so check before planning work near the shoreline.
Work that comes up in Smyrna
- Shop and garage slabs
- Driveways and patios
- Pads for additions and outbuildings
- Septic installation on county acreage
- Custom homes
Smyrna questions
Questions from Smyrna.
I want a shop behind my house in Smyrna. Where do I start?
Find out whether your lot is on sewer or septic and where any septic tank and field are, then check setbacks and permits with the town or county. A shop slab should never go over a drain field or its replacement area.
How do I find my existing septic tank before building?
Look for TDEC’s permit record for the property, which may show the layout, and check for risers or lids. A septic professional can locate the tank and lines. Knowing where they are protects them from trucks and new slabs.
Do you pour driveways on existing homes?
Yes. Concrete driveways, approaches and patios are part of our concrete work. A good base and drainage under the concrete matter as much as the pour.
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