Solar Permit Requirements in Tennessee

Installing solar panels in Tennessee requires permits from your local building department. Below you will find city-specific permit costs, timelines, and document requirements to help you plan your solar project.

none

Net Metering

None

State Tax Credit

13¢/kWh

Avg Electricity Rate

Cities in Tennessee

Select your city for specific permit costs, timelines, and required documents for solar installation.

Nashville

13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Nashville Electric Service (NES)

Memphis

12.5¢/kWh · 4.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

Knoxville

13¢/kWh · 4.4h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)

Chattanooga

13¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · EPB (Electric Power Board)

Clarksville

13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $145/mo · CDE Lightband

Murfreesboro

13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $148/mo · Middle Tennessee Electric

Franklin

13.5¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $158/mo · Middle Tennessee Electric

We Handle Permits in Tennessee

Let our team manage the entire permitting process for your Tennessee solar installation. Get a free quote today.

Get Your Free Quote