Tennessee
Sales Tax Calculator of Tennessee for 2025
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Tennessee for 2025, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
How 2025 Sales Tax are calculated in Tennessee
The state general sales tax rate of Tennessee is 7%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Tennessee have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 2.75%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 9.75% in certain regions.
Every 2025 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (7%), the county rate (0% to 2.75%), the Tennessee cities rate (0% to 2.75%). There is no special rate for Tennessee.
Variations by Purchase Type
Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:
- Consumer use
- Rentals
- Retail sales (sales tax)
- Seller's use
- Lodgings
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Tennessee government website.
Tennessee state rate(s) for 2025
Lowest possible rate: 7% (e.g., Denver, Tennessee)
Other common rates: 9% .9.25%, 9.5%,
Highest possible rate: 9.75% (Adams, Tennessee)
Average combined rate across Tennessee: 9.507% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 7% - 7.917%
- Medium range: 7.917% - 8.833%
- High range: 8.833% - 9.75%
Rate changes for 2025
Some counties, cities, and special districts have updated their rates in 2025 compared to 2024.
Sample List of Tennessee cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 2.25% (+0.25%) | 0% | 0% |
| Oliver Springs | 2.5% (-0.25%) | 0.25% (+0.25%) | 0% |
| Williston | 2.25% | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% |
Other 2025 sales tax Facts for Tennessee
City sales taxes application: 5 out of 562 (0.89%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 8 out of 820 ZIP codes (0.976%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest updates were implemented in January 2025.