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Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate Tennessee sales tax using the 7% state rate plus local add-ons. Use city pages for exact combined rates (e.g. Nashville 9.25%).

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Tennessee.

Effective Tax Rate: 7.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$7.00
Total Price$107.00

Rate Breakdown

State7.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined7.000%
Total7.000%
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NashvilleSales tax calculator →

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Tennessee's statewide sales tax rate is 7% in 2026. Counties and cities add local rates—combined rates run from 7% to about 9.25%. Nashville (Davidson County) is 9.25%, Memphis and Knoxville vary. Tennessee has no state income tax and relies partly on sales tax. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Tennessee Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Tennessee has a 7% state sales tax. Counties and cities impose additional rates; Tennessee has no state income tax and relies partly on sales tax.

  • State rate: 7%
  • County/city add-ons: vary by locality (Nashville area up to ~2.25% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 7% to 9.25% (Nashville 9.25%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Tennessee Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Nashville (Davidson County)9.25%Nashville Sales Tax Calculator
Memphis (Shelby County)9.25%—
Knoxville9.25%—

How to Find Your Exact Tennessee Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Tennessee Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax. For Nashville: Nashville Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Tennessee tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Tennessee state sales tax rate in 2026?

Tennessee has a 7% statewide sales tax rate. Counties and cities add local rates; combined rates typically range from 7% to 9.25% (Nashville area 9.25%).

Q:Is Tennessee sales tax the same in every county?

No. The state rate is 7% everywhere, but counties and cities impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Tennessee?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Tennessee sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.