Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development
Mission
The Mayor’s Office of Economic and Community Development (ECD) works to stimulate local economic activity through focusing and coordinating government resources.
Functions
- Works with the Mayor and others to develop plans and incentives for attracting and retaining businesses;
- Works as a liaison between new and existing businesses and the city’s; permitting and regulatory processes;
- Acts as a source of business information and referrals in the Nashville area;
- Administers the Nashville Foreign Trade Zone;
- Facilitates and/or issues the city’s permits for film, special events, and parades;
- Works to support and enhance tourism.
Metropolitan Courthouse
Nashville, Tennessee 37201
Phone: (615) 862-4700
Fax: (615) 862-6025
For film permit information, please call (615) 862-6024.