Nashville utilities
Set up utilities in Nashville
Moving to Nashville, or into a new place across town? These are the utilities that run a Davidson County home, who provides each one, and the exact links and phone numbers to get set up.
The Nashville utility checklist
Electricity · NES
Nashville Electric Service is the community-owned electric utility for Davidson County. You can start service online in about 10 minutes, and NES asks for at least one business day of notice.
NES electric setup guide →Water and sewer · Metro Water
Metro Water Services handles water and wastewater for Nashville and Davidson County, bundled on one account. Starting service is a phone call, not an online form.
Metro Water setup guide →Natural gas · Piedmont
Piedmont Natural Gas is the primary gas utility in the Nashville metro area. Signup is online, and activation typically takes 1 to 3 business days with an in-home appointment.
Piedmont gas setup guide →Trash and recycling · Metro curbside
Most Nashville homes inside the Urban Services District get Metro curbside trash and recycling at no extra charge, with no signup needed. Pickup day varies by address.
Trash and recycling guide →Internet · Varies by street
Several providers serve Nashville and coverage varies street by street, so the realistic first step is an availability check at your exact address. See who serves Nashville, their plans and prices, and where to check availability.
Internet providers guide →Which utilities does your home actually need?
It depends on the home. Apartments often include water, trash, or both through the property, and some buildings cover internet or even electricity in the rent. Houses usually need every account set up individually: electric, water and sewer, gas if the home has gas appliances, and internet.
Rather than guessing from the county map, look up your exact address. KAIRO's address lookup shows which providers serve your specific home, flags what your building already covers, and puts the right signup link next to each one.
See every utility at your address.
Search your Nashville address and KAIRO lists the electric, water, gas, trash, and internet options that actually serve it, with setup links for each.
Search your addressFrequently asked questions
What utilities do I need in Nashville?
Most Nashville homes use four or five: electricity from Nashville Electric Service (NES), water and sewer from Metro Water Services, natural gas from Piedmont Natural Gas if the home has gas appliances, trash and recycling pickup, and an internet provider. Apartments often include some of these through the property, so check your lease before opening accounts.
Who provides electricity in Nashville?
Nashville Electric Service (NES), a community-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving Davidson County. You can start service online in about 10 minutes, or call 615-736-6900.
Who provides water in Nashville?
Metro Water Services, a Metro Nashville government agency. Water and sewer service are bundled together on one account. New service is started by phone at 615-862-4600.
Do Nashville apartments include water or trash?
Often, yes. Many apartment buildings cover water, trash, or both through the property and bill you through rent or a flat fee, while houses usually need every account set up individually. Your lease is the authoritative answer, and KAIRO's address lookup shows what serves your specific address.
How far ahead should I set up utilities before moving?
A few business days covers most of it. NES asks you to contact them at least one business day before you need power. Piedmont gas activation typically takes 1 to 3 business days and requires an in-home appointment. Metro Water can start service the same day you call for a $35 fee, or any later day for $25.