Can I keep chickens in Bartlett, TN?
Yes — Bartlett allows backyard chickens with no permit required. (Title 10 - Animal Control, Chapter 1, Sec. 10-102, verified July 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum hens | No numeric cap |
| Permit required | No |
| Coop rules | Domestic fowl must be confined in coops/structures (minimum 18 inches height, well ventilated). No commercial poultry/egg businesses in residential districts. |
| Code section | Title 10 - Animal Control, Chapter 1, Sec. 10-102 |
Bartlett fully rewrote its animal code (Ord. #25-07, Dec 2025, codified Jan 2026). The old 'no commercial poultry business in residential districts' language is gone. Current code only regulates poultry as a nuisance issue (no running at large, no excessive noise, pens must stay clean) -- no hen cap, no permit required.
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Bartlett?
Yes — chickens are allowed in Bartlett (Title 10 - Animal Control, Chapter 1, Sec. 10-102).
How many chickens can I keep in Bartlett?
Bartlett sets no numeric cap on hens.
Do I need a permit to keep chickens in Bartlett?
No — no permit is required for the base allowance in Bartlett.
What law covers backyard chickens in Bartlett?
Title 10 - Animal Control, Chapter 1, Sec. 10-102. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Title 10 - Animal Control, Chapter 1, Sec. 10-102 — read the official code
“It shall be unlawful for any persons to permit poultry or fowls to run at large upon the property of others or to make excessive, continuous, or untimely noise” source
Last verified July 5, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code. How we verify →
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