Electricity Rates in Tennessee

Electricity rates in Tennessee have risen 4.2% over the past year, reaching an average of 13.0¢/kWh. The state is served by 88 utilities, with rates ranging from 11.0¢ to 14.0¢/kWh. Here's what you need to know about rates in your area.

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Avg. Residential Rate 13.0¢/kWh
Rate Range 11.0¢ – 14.0¢
Utilities 88
Market Type Regulated

Tennessee Electricity Rate History

Monthly residential electricity rates in Tennessee over the last 24 months, based on EIA data.

2023-12 2025-11 14.1¢ 11.8¢

Top Cities in Tennessee

City Avg. Rate Primary Utility Providers
Memphis 12.0¢/kWh City of Memphis - (TN) 3
Nashville 13.0¢/kWh Nashville Electric Service 3
Chattanooga 12.0¢/kWh City of Chattanooga - (TN) 3
Knoxville 13.0¢/kWh Knoxville Utilities Board 4
Clarksville 13.0¢/kWh City of Clarksville - (TN) 3
Maryville 12.0¢/kWh City of Alcoa Utilities 6
Cleveland 12.0¢/kWh City of Chattanooga - (TN) 4
Johnson city 13.0¢/kWh Johnson City - (TN) 7
Germantown 12.0¢/kWh City of Memphis - (TN) 3
Morristown 13.0¢/kWh Appalachian Electric Coop 5
Jackson 12.0¢/kWh City of Jackson - (TN) 5
Ardmore 13.0¢/kWh City of Fayetteville 3
Murfreesboro 12.0¢/kWh Middle Tennessee E M C 2
Apison 12.0¢/kWh City of Chattanooga - (TN) 2
Antioch 13.0¢/kWh Middle Tennessee E M C 3
Algood 12.0¢/kWh City of Cookeville - (TN) 3
Andersonville 13.0¢/kWh City of Clinton - (TN) 3
Altamont 13.0¢/kWh Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc 4
Alexandria 12.0¢/kWh Middle Tennessee E M C 3
Afton 12.0¢/kWh City of Greeneville - (TN) 2

Utilities in Tennessee

Utility Type Avg. Residential Rate ZIP Codes Served
Appalachian Electric Coop Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 17
Athens Utility Board Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 2
Benton County Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 16
Bolivar Energy Authority Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 17
Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 25
Carroll County - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 33
Chickasaw Electric Coop, Inc Cooperative 11.0¢/kWh 16
City of Alcoa Utilities Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 19
City of Bristol - (TN) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 20
City of Brownsville Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Chattanooga - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 57
City of Clarksville - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 4
City of Cleveland - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 5
City of Clinton - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 45
City of Cookeville - (TN) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 4
City of Covington - (TN) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Dayton - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
City of Dickson Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 21
City of Dyersburg Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Elizabethton - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 24
City of Etowah Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 15
City of Fayetteville Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 14
City of Gallatin - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 2
City of Greeneville - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 19
City of Harriman - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 1
City of Humboldt Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Jackson - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 5
City of Jellico Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 6
City of LaFollette Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 8
City of Lawrenceburg Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 15
City of Lenoir - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 2
City of Lewisburg - (TN) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Lexington - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 15
City of Memphis - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 83
City of Milan - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
City of Morristown - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 4
City of Mt Pleasant - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 2
City of Newbern Municipal 10.0¢/kWh 1
City of Newport - (TN) Municipal 14.0¢/kWh 17
City of Oak Ridge Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 4
City of Paris - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 15
City of Pulaski - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 16
City of Ripley - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
City of Rockwood - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 1
City of Shelbyville - (TN) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Smithville - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
City of Sparta Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
City of Springfield - (TN) Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
City of Sweetwater Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
City of Trenton - (TN) Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 1
City of Union City Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 2
City of Winchester - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 1
Columbia Power System - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 2
Cumberland Elec Member Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 44
Cumberland Valley Electric, Inc. Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 58
Duck River Elec Member Corp Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 61
Entergy Arkansas LLC Investor Owned 13.0¢/kWh 671
Forked Deer Electric Coop, Inc Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 16
Fort Loudoun Electric Coop Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 17
French Broad Elec Member Corp Cooperative 15.0¢/kWh 30
Gibson Electric Members Corp Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 41
Holston Electric Coop, Inc Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 20
Johnson City - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 6
Kingsport Power Co Investor Owned 13.0¢/kWh 4
Knoxville Utilities Board Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 45
Loudon Utilities Board Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 13
Maryville Utilities Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 4
McMinnville Electric System Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 2
Meriwether Lewis Electric Coop Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 37
Middle Tennessee E M C Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 59
Mountain Electric Coop, Inc Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 35
Nashville Electric Service Municipal 13.0¢/kWh 70
Pickwick Electric Coop Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 23
Plateau Electric Cooperative Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 24
Powell Valley Electric Coop Cooperative 11.0¢/kWh 31
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 30
Sevier County Electric System Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 15
South Kentucky Rural E C C Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 42
Southwest Tennessee E M C Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 48
Tennessee Valley Authority Federal N/A 1791
Tennessee Valley Electric Coop Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 20
Town of Erwin - (TN) Municipal 12.0¢/kWh 7
Tri-County Elec Member Corp (TN) Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 48
Tri-State Electric Member Corp Cooperative 14.0¢/kWh 21
Tullahoma Board-Public Utils Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 1
Upper Cumberland E M C Cooperative 13.0¢/kWh 43
Volunteer Electric Coop Cooperative 12.0¢/kWh 70
Weakley County Mun Elec Sys Municipal 11.0¢/kWh 22

How Tennessee Compares

Tennessee 13.0¢/kWh
Alabama 15.0¢/kWh
Arkansas 13.0¢/kWh
Georgia 14.0¢/kWh
Kentucky 13.0¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.0¢/kWh
Missouri 13.0¢/kWh
North Carolina 15.0¢/kWh
Virginia 15.0¢/kWh
National Average 16.1¢/kWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Tennessee?

The average residential electricity rate in Tennessee is 13.0¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) based on 2024 EIA data. Rates range from 11.0¢ to 14.0¢/kWh depending on your utility provider and location within the state.

Who is the cheapest electricity provider in Tennessee?

Electricity rates in Tennessee vary by provider and location. The state has 88 utility companies serving different areas. To find the cheapest rate available to you, enter your ZIP code in our lookup tool above for your specific options.

Is Tennessee a deregulated electricity market?

No, Tennessee has a regulated electricity market. Your electricity provider is determined by your location, and rates are set by the state's public utility commission.

How have electricity rates changed in Tennessee?

Electricity rates in Tennessee have increased 4.2% over the past year. The current average residential rate is 13.0¢/kWh.

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