Mold Remediation in Smyrna, TN

About Smyrna

Smyrna is a Rutherford County town about 19 miles southeast of downtown Nashville, and by 2020 population the largest town in Tennessee. It's known for the Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant, which opened in 1983, and part of Percy Priest Lake lies within town limits. The Stones River and Stewarts Creek are close by.

What the housing tells you

In ZIP 37167, only about 19% of houses were built before 1980, so most of the stock is from the decades after. About 38% of occupied units are rented. In younger houses, the usual mold sources are less about failing old pipes and more about installation and upkeep: a loose supply line behind a washer, a clogged AC condensate line, a bathroom fan venting into the attic instead of outside, or gutters dumping water next to the foundation.

Moisture in Middle Tennessee

Summers here are hot and humid, and heavy spring storms are routine. Many houses in the region sit over vented crawl spaces where humid air settles and ductwork sweats. The Tennessee Department of Health notes that mold can begin growing within 48 hours of flooding and that basements regularly above 50 percent relative humidity need moisture reduction. EPA's targets for indoor air are below 60 percent, ideally 30 to 50.

Signs worth acting on:

• A musty smell that comes back after cleaning
• Staining or soft spots on drywall near plumbing
• Condensation on ducts or the underside of the subfloor
• Peeling paint or warped trim near windows and doors

Smyrna contacts

Town of Smyrna Building Safety handles building permits, plan review and inspections. Removing mold doesn't need a permit, but rebuilding walls or structure might, so call Building Safety before reconstruction starts.

The Property Maintenance division within Building Safety takes reports through the My Smyrna app, email or phone. Renters whose landlord hasn't repaired a leak or moisture problem can start there.

For health questions, the Rutherford County Health Department has a branch on David Collins Drive in Smyrna. EPA says mold can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat and lungs, and that people with asthma or weakened immune systems should stay away from moldy areas. Bring health concerns to a health professional.

Licensing and the call

Rutherford County is on TDCI's list of counties where residential jobs from $3,000 up to $25,000 need a state Home Improvement license. Jobs of $25,000 or more need a Tennessee contractor's license, and mold remediation is classified S-F. Confirm any company on TDCI's Verify a License search. When you call, we'll connect you with an independent local mold remediation company. It helps to know where you first saw the problem and whether anything has been wet recently.