What is the per diem rate in Tennessee?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Tennessee for FY2027. 5 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Tennessee per diem rates 2027
GSA FY2027 · $113 lodging and $68 meals in most counties, higher in 5 destinations
Standard lodging$113a night, most counties
Standard meals$68$51 on travel days
Highest lodging$230Nashville
Destinations listed5above the standard rate
Per diem for your trip
Tennessee, standard rate
—Tennessee destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $230 | $86 |
| Brentwood / Franklin | $135 | $86 |
| Memphis | $135 | $74 |
| Knoxville | $129 | $74 |
| Chattanooga | $120 | $74 |
Every other county in Tennessee uses $113 and $68. 5 of these changed from FY2026.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration, per diem rates, data through FY2027.
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<a href="https://www.insytesbi.com/per-diem/tennessee/">Tennessee per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Tennessee?
Nashville (Davidson), at $230 a night all year, with $86 for meals.
What do the first and last days pay?
75% of the meals and incidentals rate: $51 at the standard rate, and up to $64.50 where meals are $86.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.