Tennessee Sales Tax Rates: 2026 County Guide
Complete sales tax breakdown for all 89 counties in Tennessee. Select a county to see city-level rates and How-To guides.
Tennessee Base State Tax Rate
| Jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tennessee State Sales Tax | 7.000% |
| Total Combined Rate | 9.600% |
Tennessee Sales Tax Rules, Local Rates and Nexus Notes
Data-rich guideThe sales tax environment of Tennessee features a combination of statewide base regulations and localized option taxes. Our summary connects state base rates, average local options, and nexus regulations in one place.
Reviewing the layers of tax, the combined rate of 9.600% consists of a 7.000% state rate. This rate matches the estimated state average combined rate of 9.600% across local jurisdictions.
Businesses selling to the 6,910,840 residents here must be aware of the compliance scale. A small oversight in rate configuration can result in significant under-collection or over-collection over a fiscal year. Validating the destination location at the street level ensures compliance, particularly when rates shift across close borders.
Economic nexus rules in Tennessee govern sales tax collection duties for out-of-state businesses. Sellers must monitor their statewide sales footprint rather than individual municipal boundaries. Businesses must align their collection policies with statewide rules: Remote sellers meet economic nexus rules in TN if they reach $100,000 in gross sales or 200 separate transactions within a calendar year. Note that statewide tax holidays or clothing exemption rules may further modify your tax obligations. Sellers should verify their reporting schedules and product classifications directly with Tennessee tax authorities.
Rate data last checked in the database: March 2026
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State Nexus Checker
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State Exemption Finder
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State Product Taxability Checker
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Verify with official sourceAll 89 Tennessee Counties
Anderson
Bedford
Bledsoe
Blount
Bradley
Campbell
Cannon
Carroll
Carter
Cheatham
Chester
Claiborne
Clay
Cocke
Coffee
Crockett
Cumberland
Davidson
DeKalb
Dickson
Fayette
Fentress
Franklin
Gibson
Giles
Grainger
Greene
Grundy
Hamblen
Hamilton
Hancock
Hardeman
Hardin
Hawkins
Haywood
Henderson
Henry
Hickman
Houston
Humphreys
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Knox
Lake
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Lewis
Lincoln
Loudon
Macon
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Maury
McMinn
McNairy
Meigs
Monroe
Montgomery
Moore
Morgan
Overton
Perry
Pickett
Polk
Putnam
Rhea
Roane
Robertson
Scott
Sequatchie
Sevier
Shelby
Smith
Stewart
Sullivan
Sumner
Tipton
Trousdale
Union
Van Buren
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Weakley
White
Williamson
Wilson
Largest Cities in Tennessee
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Highest Tax Cities in Tennessee
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Exemption Certificate Finder
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Product Taxability Checker
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