Building Official Rita Anderson interviews Director Jim Hightower of the Manufactured Housing, Modular, and Licensing section within the State of Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance. Jim expands upon the popular term "tiny home" and shares the distinct differences between manufactured and modular housing, along with the federal and state standards that apply. Rita and Jim share what options are available for property owners and contractors within the State of Tennessee and what code standards the different housing types.<br /><br />This episode is the first in a two-part series focused on tiny homes and manufactured and modular housing in Memphis and Shelby County.<br /><br />Have questions for Rita or Jim? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.

Ep. 20 Tiny Homes, Big Questions: Land Use, Location, and Limitations

Starting a DIY project at home or even opening a new business can be daunting, especially when you aren’t sure who to talk to or where to start. Join our rotating hosts as they sit down with their colleagues and collaborative community partners to dispel the myths and mystery in building and zoning processes and to highlight the information and solutions you have available to you in Memphis and Shelby County. Let’s learn what all you can do in our corner of Tennessee.