New Homeowner Resources
Moving into a new home means a lot of new accounts and offices. Pick your county to find the official sites for property records and taxes, utilities, vehicle registration, voting, and schools.
Davidson County (Nashville)
Property & Tax Records
- Assessor of Property
Look up a property's appraised value, ownership, and parcel details.
- Metro Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay property taxes and check tax status.
- Property Tax Relief
Tax relief for qualifying low-income seniors and disabled homeowners, and for disabled veterans.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Sign up for the free property fraud alert service here to get notified when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Electric service for Nashville and much of Davidson County.
- Metro Water Services
Water and sewer inside the Metro service area.
- Madison Suburban Utility District
Water for Madison and parts of Goodlettsville.
- Harpeth Valley Utilities District
Water and sewer for Bellevue and west Davidson County.
- Spire (formerly Piedmont Natural Gas)
Natural gas for most of Davidson County. Piedmont's Tennessee customers moved to Spire in 2026.
- Nashville Department of Waste Services
Curbside trash and recycling inside the Urban Services District. Outside it, you will need a private hauler.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- Davidson County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Davidson County Election Commission
Find your polling place and sample ballots.
- hubNashville (311)
Report potholes, missed pickups, and other city issues.
- Codes & Building Safety
Building permits and inspections.
- Metro Planning Department
Zoning and land use information.
- Metro Nashville Public Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
Williamson County
Property & Tax Records
- Property Assessor
Property values, ownership, and parcel details.
- County Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay county property taxes and learn about tax relief.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Sign up for the Fraud Alert service here to get notified when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)
Electric service for most of the county.
- Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Electric service for north Brentwood (generally north of Concord Road).
- Atmos Energy
Natural gas for Franklin and much of the county.
- Spire (formerly Piedmont Natural Gas)
Natural gas for most of Brentwood.
- Franklin Water Management
Water and sewer inside Franklin.
- Brentwood Water Services
Water and sewer inside Brentwood.
- Harpeth Valley Utilities District
Water for parts of west Williamson County, including the far west end of Brentwood.
- H.B. & T.S. Utility District
Water for Thompson's Station and parts of southern Williamson County.
- Milcrofton Utility District
Water for parts of Williamson County around Franklin.
- Mallory Valley Utility District
Water for parts of Brentwood and Franklin.
- Nolensville/College Grove Utility District
Water for Nolensville and College Grove.
- Convenience Centers (Trash & Recycling)
County drop-off sites for trash and recycling.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Election Commission
Voter information and polling places.
- Building Codes
Building permits and inspections. If you live inside city limits, check with your city first.
- Williamson County Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
- Franklin Special School District
Pre-K through 8th grade schools inside the district's Franklin boundaries.
Rutherford County
Property & Tax Records
- Property Assessor
Property values, ownership, and parcel details.
- County Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay county property taxes and learn about tax relief.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Partners with My Land Alert for property fraud alerts.
- My Land Alert (Property Fraud Alerts)
The county Register of Deeds' free service that emails or texts you when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)
Electric service for most of the county, including Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
- Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Electric service for some areas near the Davidson County line, including parts of La Vergne.
- Atmos Energy
Natural gas service, including Murfreesboro.
- Town of Smyrna Utilities
Water, sewer, and gas inside Smyrna.
- Consolidated Utility District (CUD)
Water for much of the county outside city limits.
- Murfreesboro Water Resources
Water and sewer inside Murfreesboro.
- La Vergne Public Utilities
Water and sewer inside La Vergne.
- Solid Waste Department
Convenience centers and trash disposal.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Election Commission
Voter information and polling places.
- Building Codes
Building permits and inspections. If you live inside city limits, check with your city first.
- Rutherford County Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
- Murfreesboro City Schools
Pre-K through 6th grade schools inside Murfreesboro.
Wilson County
Property & Tax Records
- Property Assessor
Property values, ownership, and parcel details.
- County Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay county property taxes and learn about tax relief.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Sign up for the Fraud Alert service here to get notified when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE)
Electric service for most of the county.
- Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Electric service for parts of the county near the Davidson County line.
- Spire (formerly Piedmont Natural Gas)
Natural gas for parts of the county, including areas of Mt. Juliet.
- Lebanon Gas Department
Natural gas inside Lebanon.
- Middle Tennessee Natural Gas
Natural gas in parts of the county.
- West Wilson Utility District
Water for Mt. Juliet and west Wilson County.
- Mt. Juliet Utility Department
Sewer service inside Mt. Juliet.
- Lebanon Water Department
Water and sewer inside Lebanon.
- Water & Wastewater Authority of Wilson County
Water and sewer for rural areas outside Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, and Watertown.
- Convenience Centers (Trash & Recycling)
County drop-off sites for trash and recycling.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Election Commission
Voter information and polling places.
- Building Codes
Building permits and inspections. If you live inside city limits, check with your city first.
- Wilson County Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
- Lebanon Special School District
Pre-K through 8th grade schools inside the district's Lebanon boundaries.
Sumner County
Property & Tax Records
- Assessor of Property
Property values, ownership, and parcel details.
- County Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay county property taxes and learn about tax relief.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Partners with My Land Alert for property fraud alerts.
- My Land Alert (Property Fraud Alerts)
The county Register of Deeds' free service that emails or texts you when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Cumberland Electric (CEMC)
Electric service for much of the county.
- Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Electric service for Goodlettsville and parts of Hendersonville.
- Gallatin Department of Electricity
Electric service inside Gallatin.
- Tri-County Electric
Electric service for parts of Sumner County.
- Spire (formerly Piedmont Natural Gas)
Natural gas for Hendersonville and Goodlettsville.
- Gallatin Public Utilities
Water, sewer, and gas inside Gallatin.
- Hendersonville Utility District
Water for Hendersonville.
- White House Utility District
Water for White House and surrounding areas.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Election Commission
Voter information and polling places.
- Building & Codes
Building permits and inspections. If you live inside city limits, check with your city first.
- Sumner County Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
Robertson County
Property & Tax Records
- Assessor of Property
Property values, ownership, and parcel details.
- County Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay county property taxes.
- Property Tax Information
Due dates, payment options, and tax relief.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Partners with My Land Alert for property fraud alerts.
- My Land Alert (Property Fraud Alerts)
The county Register of Deeds' free service that emails or texts you when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Cumberland Electric (CEMC)
Electric service for much of the county.
- Springfield Electric
Electric service inside Springfield.
- Springfield Gas
Natural gas inside Springfield.
- Springfield Utility Services
Water and sewer inside Springfield.
- White House Utility District
Water for White House and parts of Robertson County.
- Solid Waste
Convenience centers and trash disposal.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Election Commission
Voter information and polling places.
- Building Permits
Building permits. If you live inside city limits, check with your city first.
- Robertson County Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
Cheatham County
Property & Tax Records
- Assessor of Property
Property values, ownership, and parcel details.
- County Trustee (Property Taxes)
Pay county property taxes and learn about tax relief.
- Register of Deeds
Recorded deeds and land records. Partners with My Land Alert for property fraud alerts.
- My Land Alert (Property Fraud Alerts)
The county Register of Deeds' free service that emails or texts you when a document is recorded in your name.
Utilities & Services
- Cumberland Electric (CEMC)
Electric service for most of the county.
- Nashville Electric Service (NES)
Electric service for parts of the county near the Davidson County line.
- Harpeth Valley Utilities District
Water and sewer for parts of the county.
- Solid Waste
Convenience centers and trash disposal.
Utility providers depend on your exact address. If you’re not sure who serves your home, check your closing documents or call the provider with your address.
Government & Civic
- County Clerk
Vehicle titles, registration, and license plates.
- Election Commission
Voter information and polling places.
- Building & Codes
Building permits and inspections. If you live inside city limits, check with your city first.
- Cheatham County Schools
School zones, enrollment, and calendars.
Statewide Resources
These apply no matter which county you live in.
- Tennessee Property Assessment Data (TPAD)
Property record search for most Tennessee counties.
- Property Tax Relief Programs
State tax relief for qualifying low-income seniors and disabled homeowners, and for disabled veterans or their surviving spouses.
- GoVoteTN (Voter Registration)
Register to vote or update your address.
- Driver Licenses for New Residents
New residents must get a Tennessee driver license within 30 days of moving here.
- Tennessee 811
Free service required by law before any digging, including by homeowners.
From Our Closing Table
A few things we see new homeowners get tripped up on.
Your first tax bill comes later than you think
Tennessee bills property taxes once a year, after the year ends. Bills go out in early October, and you have until the end of February to pay before interest starts on March 1. At closing, the seller credited you for their share of the year, but the bill itself comes to you. If your lender escrows your taxes, they will pay it. Check your closing statement to see which applies.
The bill may have the seller's name on it
Bills go to the owner on record, so your first one might be addressed to the prior owner, or not reach you at all. Not getting a bill does not excuse the payment. Look up your property on your county Trustee's site each October.
A homestead exemption won't lower your taxes
Tennessee's homestead exemption protects part of your home equity from certain creditors, but unlike Florida or Texas, it does not reduce your property taxes. If you are 65 or older, disabled, or a disabled veteran, the tax relief programs above are the closest thing.
Sign up for property fraud alerts
Deed fraud is on the rise. The Davidson County Register of Deeds offers free alerts when a document is recorded in your name. Sign up through the Register of Deeds link above.
Sign up for property fraud alerts
Deed fraud is on the rise. The Williamson County Register of Deeds offers a Fraud Alert sign-up on its website that notifies you when a document is recorded in your name. Find it through the Register of Deeds link above.
Sign up for property fraud alerts
Deed fraud is on the rise. The Wilson County Register of Deeds offers a Fraud Alert sign-up on its website that notifies you when a document is recorded in your name. Find it through the Register of Deeds link above.
Sign up for property fraud alerts
Deed fraud is on the rise. Your county's Register of Deeds partners with My Land Alert, a free service that emails or texts you when a document is recorded in your name. Sign up through the My Land Alert link above.
You have 30 days for your license and your car
New residents must get a Tennessee driver license and register their vehicles within 30 days. Registration is through your County Clerk. Tennessee no longer requires emissions testing.
Davidson County: trash pickup depends on your district
Metro provides curbside trash and recycling only in the Urban Services District. Outside it, you will need a private hauler. Call hubNashville (311) if you are not sure which district you are in.
Watch your mailbox for your deed
After closing, we record your deed with the county and mail you the recorded deed and your owner's title insurance policy within about a week. Keep both somewhere safe.
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Questions about your new home?
Greater Nashville Title is an attorney-owned title and closing company serving Tennessee and Kentucky. If you have a question about your closing, your deed, or your property records, give us a call.