Reviewed by the Benton Metal Depot team · Updated
A garage doesn't have to be just a place to park the car. Property owners in Nashville can use metal garages to store cleaning equipment, different kinds of tools, storage and it can be used as a work space, too. Benton Metal Depot serves customers across Berrien and can help you find the building depending on how the space will actually be used.
Key Points
- ◦Doors, windows and other selections can change the final cost of a garage.
- ◦In Nashville, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2). square feet.
- ◦Benton serves Allenville, Bannockburn, Weber and Cottle and other communities around Nashville.
- ◦The current local setback for a metal garage is Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode..
- ◦Plan for door clearance and walking room when deciding how wide your garage needs to be.
At a Glance
| Permit threshold |
Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2).
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Setback (side/rear) |
Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind load zone |
Inland Georgia — roughly 110-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Berrien County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Panel type/gauge |
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Drive time from Statesboro |
211
As of 2026 · Source |
Permits & Setbacks in Berrien County
Berrien's permitting office, Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning), sets the accessory-structure line at Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2). square feet — build under that and you generally skip the full building-permit process, though a setback of Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode. still applies. Confirm your lot's zoning district before ordering, since setbacks vary by district.
Delivery to Nashville
Metal garage delivery to Nashville can take about 1 to 2 weeks. Use that time to take care of permits and get the site ready if work is needed beforehand. If you're hiring someone for grading or concrete, coordinate those jobs around the delivery schedule instead of trying to squeeze everything in at the last minute.
Representative product photo — a Berrien County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).
FAQ
Are metal garages a good choice for Georgia?
Metal buildings are utilized throughout Georgia for garages, equipment storage and other residential, agricultural and commercial uses. The important thing is choosing a building appropriate for the project and location. If you're building in Nashville, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.
Can I use my metal garage as a workshop too?
Definitely! Just plan for the workshop before deciding on the garage size. A workbench, toolboxes, shelving and equipment can eat up a lot of floor space, especially when you're also parking a vehicle inside. Make sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably instead of trying to fit a workshop into whatever space happens to be left over.
Do I need a permit for a metal garage in Nashville?
That depends on the garage and the requirements of Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning). The current rule requires a permit once the garage exceeds Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2). square feet. Check before doing any permanent site work. There may be other requirements tied to your property as well, so getting an answer early can save you from having to change plans later.
Can I use a metal garage just for storage?
Yes. Cars don't have to be part of the equation at all. A metal garage can give you enclosed space for tools, lawn equipment, recreational gear and other belongings. If storage is the main purpose, think about shelving and aisle space while planning the building so everything remains accessible once the garage starts filling up.
What do I need to do to my property before the garage arrives?
First, decide exactly where the garage will go and check the permit and setback requirements with Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning). Then follow the site requirements for the garage you've selected. Any grading, concrete or other preparation should be based on the final building specifications. Don't prepare the site using rough dimensions if the building hasn't been finalized.
What can I keep in a metal garage?
Cars and trucks are obvious, but metal garages can also hold lawn equipment, tools, recreational gear and general storage. Larger buildings can leave room for work areas, too. Make a list of what you intend to keep inside before choosing the building size. It's easy to underestimate how quickly floor space disappears.
Can my metal garage have windows and different doors?
The available configuration depends on the garage package, but doors and windows should be considered while you're planning the layout. Think about where vehicles will enter, where you want a regular walk door and whether natural light is needed inside. Making those decisions early helps you choose a layout that works instead of adding features wherever they'll fit.
Should I pour the concrete before ordering the garage?
Get the garage specifications nailed down first. You want to know the correct dimensions and make sure the planned location meets the rules for Nashville before putting permanent concrete in the ground. It's much easier to adjust a garage plan on paper than to deal with a slab that was poured in the wrong place or at the wrong size.
Definitions
- ◦ Roof Panel
- A formed sheet of metal that makes up part of the garage's exterior roof surface.
- ◦ Building Footprint
- The amount of ground the garage takes up, based on its outside width and length.
- ◦ Ridge
- The top line of a pitched roof where the two sloping sides come together.
- ◦ Concrete Slab
- A flat poured-concrete surface commonly used as the finished floor and part of the foundation system for a garage.
- ◦ Walk Door
- A regular entry door that lets you enter the garage without opening one of the larger vehicle doors.
- ◦ Roof Pitch
- How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
- ◦ Fastener
- A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.
- ◦ Wall Panel
- Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
- ◦ Clear Span
- Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
- ◦ Gable
- The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
Nashville, Berrien County — At a Glance
- Permit Authority Name
- Berrien County Code Enforcement Office (Planning and Zoning)
- Permit Authority Url
- https://berriencountygeorgia.com/planning-and-zoning/
- Permit Threshold Sqft
- Not found — no published sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. The office does issue building permits generally, but no specific threshold was found. Needs direct confirmation (229-686-2149, option 2).
- Setback Feet Side Rear
- Not confirmed — the county notes its zoning ordinance "includes...building size and setbacks" but specific figures were not extractable via search. Needs direct confirmation or review of the full ordinance on Municode.
- Wind Load Zone
- Inland Georgia — roughly 110-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7 edition Berrien County has adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
- Coastal
- Drive Miles
- 152.9
- Drive Minutes
- 211
- Nearby Towns
- Allenville, Bannockburn, Weber, Cottle
- Delivery Weeks In Stock
- 1
- Delivery Weeks Custom
- 2
- Panel Type Gauge
- 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
- Color Count
- 7
Why Benton Metal Depot
Benton Metal Depot manufactures metal products in Statesboro and has served residential, agricultural and commercial customers since 2004. For someone building a garage in Nashville, that means working with a regional metal supplier rather than trying to piece the project together from unrelated sources. The garage package can be quoted around the specifications of the project.
Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Nashville?
Sources
- Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
- color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for metal garages. (2026)
- https://berriencountygeorgia.com/planning-and-zoning/ (2026)
- General ASCE 7 inland-Georgia range (aggregated secondary sources) — no county-specific or primary map source found (2026)
- Berrien County is inland (south-central GA) and is not among the coastal counties named in the client spec (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
- Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
- Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
