# Nashville, TN Sales Tax Rate (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-01

The combined sales tax rate in Nashville, TN is 9.25% as of September 2026: 7% state and 2.25% county. That is the most common rate across the 39 ZIP codes with a Nashville mailing address, which range from 9.25% to 9.75%.

| Component | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| State | 7% |
| County | 2.25% |
| City | 0% |
| Special district | 0% |
| **Combined** | **9.25%** |

Source: Kintsugi's rate table, as of September 2026. Official rates: [Tennessee DOR — Sales and Use Tax Rates](https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360058139672-SUT-13-Sales-and-Use-Tax-Rates-Overview).

## Nashville sales tax rates by ZIP code

| ZIP | County | Combined rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 37201 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37202 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37203 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37204 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37205 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37206 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37207 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37208 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37209 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37210 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37211 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37212 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37213 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37214 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37215 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37216 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37217 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37218 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37219 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37220 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37221 | Davidson County | 9.75% |
| 37222 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37224 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37227 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37228 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37229 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37230 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37232 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37234 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37235 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37236 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37238 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37240 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37241 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37242 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37243 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37244 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37246 | Davidson County | 9.25% |
| 37250 | Davidson County | 9.25% |

## Selling into Nashville: Tennessee rules

- **What's taxable:** At the state level, SaaS is taxable, clothing is taxable, groceries are taxable and digital goods are taxable.
- **Economic nexus:** Tennessee economic nexus applies once your sales into the state exceed $100,000 over the preceding 12 months. There is no transaction-count trigger.
- **Filing:** Tennessee assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on tax volume. Returns are due the 20th of the month following the reporting period.

More in the [Tennessee sales tax guide](/sales-tax-guides/usa/tennessee).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Nashville, TN?

The combined sales tax rate in Nashville, TN is 9.25% as of September 2026: 7% state and 2.25% county. That is the most common rate across the 39 ZIP codes with a Nashville mailing address, which range from 9.25% to 9.75%.

### Why do sales tax rates differ by ZIP code in Nashville?

Local sales taxes follow city, county and district boundaries, and ZIP codes don't. Of the 39 ZIP codes with a Nashville mailing address, 38 carry 9.25% and the rest range up to 9.75% or down to 9.25%, usually because part of the ZIP lies in a neighboring city or a special taxing district. Always rate a sale by the delivery address, not the ZIP alone.

### Do I need to collect Nashville sales tax if I'm based out of state?

Only once you have nexus in Tennessee. Tennessee economic nexus applies once your sales into the state exceed $100,000 over the preceding 12 months. There is no transaction-count trigger. After you register, you collect Tennessee sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Nashville.

### What does Tennessee tax?

At the state level, SaaS is taxable, clothing is taxable, groceries are taxable and digital goods are taxable. The Tennessee sales tax guide covers exemptions and local exceptions.