Sumner County Tourism (SCT) 

Photography Policy 

 To protect the property, visitors and staff of Sumner County Tourism (SCT) and to insure orderly operations of SCT, there are certain guidelines that must be followed when photographing on the grounds of SCT.   

 Permit Exemptions 

 Visitors using cameras for their own personal us, social events (prom, homecoming, holidays) and news related photography are generally exempt from the permit requirements, but the SCT reserves the right to deny permission for any reason. Photographers contracted to work scheduled SCT approved events on SCT property are exempt from permit requirements and are considered to be part of the event. 

 General Guidelines 

• Photography by permit is allowed during business hours only, without prior approval by SCT. The SCT office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed weekends and holidays.   

• Photographers who are issued permits must contact SCT to schedule a photo session.  A minimum 3-day advance notice is required to schedule photo sessions. Photography sessions are a maximum of two hours in duration. Access is limited to scheduled sessions only. 

• Upon arrival at a photo session, photographers should “check in” at the SCT offices to notify SCT staff they are on the premises.  

• No more than 10 participants, including the photographer and subjects, are allowed per session, without prior approval of SCT. Groups of more than 10 constitute a facility rental and will be charged according per facility rental policy. 

• SCT has the right to control the number of photography shoots on the grounds at one time to lessen disruptions to our operations. 

• Film/video shoot requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the complexity and length of film/video request, a security/damage deposit, event rental and staff time may be charged. 

• SCT has a policy of Carry In – Carry Out. All materials brought in by permitees, including trash, must be removed from the grounds. SCT trash receptacles cannot be used to dispose of any waste.  All areas should be left in the condition in which they were found. Any damage must be reported to SCT immediately. If damage is done, you will be assessed fees to cover the cost of the damages, labor for repairs, etc., and your permit could be revoked. 

• Vehicles are allowed on paved surfaces only and cannot block driveway. Park in parking areas (on the pavement) unless special permission is given to park elsewhere. 

• Pets (other than service animals) are not allowed on SCT grounds without permission. 

• Any extensive set-up on SCT grounds must be approved in advance. 

• No alcoholic beverages are permitted during photographic sessions. 

• Events are constantly updated; any SCT scheduled event will supersede and take priority over photo sessions.