By state
Tennessee per diem rates (FY2026)
Tennessee has 5 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
Standard rate (everywhere not listed): $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE per day ($51.00 first/last day).
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Brentwood / Franklin · Williamson | $130.00 | $86.00 |
| Chattanooga · Hamilton | $117.00 | $74.00 |
| Knoxville · Knox | $119.00 | $74.00 |
| Memphis · Shelby | $129.00 | $74.00 |
| Nashville · Davidson | $217.00–$248.00 | $86.00 |