Any of you in TN?

[tnyurt]

Hello. I live outside Nashville in Hickman county TN and we have 2 yurts. Though we do not live in either, we use them for workshop/conference space. Most non metro counties (Knox, Shelby, Williamson, Davison, Hamilton) may be a fit for a yurt in TN. I would the building commission and ask. I would word my questions carefully. Instead of asking if a yurt is allowed(they will have little clue what a yurt is), I would ask when you need to have a permit. Maybe find land with a small old house so you can reuse the electric, water, and/or septic. Some counties in Tennessee don't have building codes still, mine got them in 2012. If I had electric, water, kitchen & bath codes said I needed a permit if not it is considered a garage and no permit is needed.
As for the heat in Tennessee, it is brutal and I have lived in Orlando. Not worse just about the same in the summer with colder winters. We have a 30' Yurt of America on a concrete pad with a 3 ton mini split for hvac. It keeps it cool in the summer, 75 degrees on 95 degree days and mostly warm 60ish on 10 degree nights. I would use a wood stove but since I rent the yurt to groups, I do not trust just anyone with a fire. We also have a 5 wall authentic Groovy Yurt. Please feel free to PM me or look at goldenwingscenter.com. I welcome you to come take a look or ask any questions. Happy yurting.

Justin- GWC