City of Franklin, TN
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- In many cases, a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from Building & Neighborhood Services (BNS) is required to operate a food truck in the City of Franklin.
- View the Mobile Food Vending ordinance.
- Learn when a Mobile Food Vendor Permit is NOT required, including for permitted special events and events taking place on private property for catering purposes.
- Apply for a Mobile Food Vendor Permit from BNS.
- BNS requires a Franklin Fire Department inspection prior to issuance of permit. Continue reading to learn more about our safety requirements.
- Learn how to schedule an FFD inspection.
- Learn more about FFD requirements for special events.
There are some important safety tips and code requirements related to the location and operation of food trucks that you need to be aware of and follow. We've posted a Food Truck Safety Fact Sheet from the National Fire Protection Association below for your reference. Click on either image below for a PDF version of the document that you can download/print.
Download the NFPA Food Truck Safety flyer (PDF)