Mobile Food Vendor

Mobile Food Vendors
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Located at the Maryville Municipal Building - Main Level (Off W. Broadway Avenue)
Customer Service Hours | 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday

The City has determined that regulation of Mobile Food Vendors is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, as well as to promote the public interest by regulating the areas and methods of operation. To meet these objectives, all persons or entities that desire to vend from Mobile Food Trucks within the city of Maryville must be issued a permit pursuant to the requirements of city of Maryville Ordinance No. 2016-13 and any amendments, thereto.

Mobile Food Vendor permits are valid for the remainder of the calendar year from the date of issuance and may be renewed on an annual basis on January 1, by completing an application and supplying all required information. Each operator and/or applicant shall file additional application and pay an additional permit fee for each additional mobile food vendor vehicle.

Please read all ordinances prior to the application process. It is the responsibility of the Mobile Food Vendor Permit holder to understand and follow all applicable ordinances including zoning restrictions, location, hours of operationm etc. Background checks will be completed by the Maryville Police Department. Once a permit has been approved, each applicant shall also be issued a decal which must be displayed on the right front windshield’s lower corner on each mobile food vendor vehicle.

(Title 9, Section 11)
Mobile Food Vendors Location Restrictions

Currently, MFVs are not permitted in neighborhoods or on public property (including City of Maryville pools and parks). No MFVs shall do business or operate within fifty feet (50’) of any property line of a lot used for residential purposes
No MFV shall operate within fifty (50) feet of a door intended for regular public use of a lawfully established eating establishment that is open for business unless authorized by restaurant owner.

If you have questions, please check with Development Services prior to setting up to ensure a location is approved.

Please note: This process can take 2 - 4 weeks. Please plan accordingly.

Ordinance, Applications & Fees

Steps to Apply

Review all MFV Ordinances (link below).
Complete application and provide all required documents (check list included in link below).
Return application and all required documents to City of Maryville, Jessica Mason, (865) 273-3499, jlmason@maryville-tn.gov
Pay MVF application fee, $120 per calendar year.

Mailing Address:
City of Maryville
410 W. Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801

Download the City of Maryville Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance and Application
or pick up in person at the Maryville Municipal Building.

The City recently received notification from the Tennessee Department of Health that due to issues related to COVID, there is a delay in issuing Health Permits. During this time, the City will accept an approved and signed Department of Health Permit Application. Once you have received your actual permit, please send a copy to our office. Please contact jlmason@maryville-tn.gov or 865-273-3461 with questions.

Mobile Food Vendor Safety Checklist Fire Department Guide for Inspections

Current Mobile Food Vendor Permits 2021

The Colonel's Coffee Co - colonelscoffeecompany@gmail.com
Swataco - stixclan@yahoo.com
Just Say Queso - rickdreinhoefer@gmail.com
Ham'N Goody's - ryan@hamngoodys.com
Pizza and Amore - billykennedy@yahoo.com