Do I need a permit for shed or accessory structure in Farragut?

It depends. Whether shed or accessory structure needs a permit in Farragut comes down to the details of your project.

Tennessee does not set one statewide shed threshold, and the 200 square foot figure from the model International Residential Code does not govern here. Who enforces residential construction depends on your address: where a city or county has neither taken on residential code enforcement itself nor opted out by a two-thirds vote of its legislative body, the State Fire Marshal's Office runs the residential permit and inspection program using state-contracted inspectors. So the first question is not the size of the shed but which authority covers you. Confirm whether your city or county enforces its own code, has opted out, or falls under the State Fire Marshal program, then ask that office for the size threshold. Zoning setbacks apply regardless, and a separate permit is needed for any electrical service run to the shed. The Town of Farragut exempts one-story detached accessory structures with a floor area not over 200 square feet from a building permit, so a small shed may not need one, but larger sheds or any electrical, gas, or mechanical connection can trigger a permit; confirm with the Building Codes office at 865-675-2384. Even when a building permit is not required, the Town's note directs you to check with the Farragut Planning Division for zoning setbacks and approvals at 865-675-2384 before you build. Tennessee requires a state contractor license for residential building work of 25,000 dollars or more, and a Home Improvement license applies in Knox County, so verify licensing for a larger structure.