Tennessee per diem rates (FY2026)
Tennessee has 5 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| 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 |
About Tennessee per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 5 locations in Tennessee, topping out at $248.00 a night in Nashville. Every other city or county in the state defaults to the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging and $68.00 M&IE.
On the first and last day of any trip, M&IE is paid at 75% under the first/last-day rule — $51.00 at the standard rate, or the equivalent 75% figure for whichever listed city you're travelling to. See how to calculate per diem for a business trip for the full worked example.
Frequently asked questions
Does every city in Tennessee have its own per diem rate?
No — only 5 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Tennessee. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Tennessee has the highest per diem rate?
Nashville has the highest listed lodging cap in Tennessee, at $248.00 a night, compared with $117.00 in Chattanooga .
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Tennessee?
Use the calculator on each city's page for the nights spent there, then add the totals together — lodging caps and M&IE tiers can differ from one Tennessee city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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