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Car Insurance in Tennessee: Rates, Minimums & How to Save (2026)
By ReliablePolicy Editorial Team
Tennessee drivers pay about $2,001 a year for full coverage — roughly 26% below the national average. Tennessee is an at-fault state with a 25/50/25 liability minimum, and insurers can use credit history. Here's the coverage you must carry, what Tennesseans pay, and how to find a cheaper rate.
Avg. full coverage
$2,001/yr
≈26% below U.S. avg.
Avg. minimum coverage
$513/yr
≈39% below U.S. avg.
State minimum
25/50/25
Liability only required
Fault system
At-fault (tort)
At-fault driver pays
vs. U.S. average
−26%
Well below average
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Minimum coverage required in Tennessee
| Coverage | Required limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily injury liability | $25k / $50k | Per person / per accident |
| Property damage liability | $25k | Required |
| Uninsured motorist | Optional | Offered; can be declined |
| Personal injury protection | Not required | Tennessee is an at-fault state |
State-mandated minimum coverages. Source: Bankrate, “Minimum Car Insurance Coverage Requirements by State.” Verify current limits with your state insurance department.
Average Tennessee premiums by coverage level
| Coverage level | Avg. annual premium | vs. U.S. avg. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full coverage | $2,001/yr | 26% below U.S. | Comp + collision included |
| Minimum coverage | $513/yr | 39% below U.S. | 25/50/25 liability only |
Source: Bankrate, “Car Insurance Rates by State” (2026). National averages: $2,697 full coverage / $841 minimum coverage. Independent market estimates, not quotes.
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Tennessee estimated rates by driver profile (2026)
Estimates anchor each profile to Tennessee's average full-coverage premium and apply national rate-increase multipliers from public data — not quotes from any carrier.
| Driver profile | Est. annual premium | vs. clean record | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean record, 30–45 | ~$2,001/yr | Baseline | State full-coverage average |
| One at-fault accident | ~$2,861/yr | +43% | 2,001 × 1.43 (Bankrate avg) |
| Speeding ticket | ~$2,481/yr | +24% | 2,001 × 1.24 (Bankrate avg) |
| DUI on record | ~$3,762/yr | +88% | 2,001 × 1.88 (Bankrate avg) |
| Young driver (18–24) | ~$4,002/yr | ≈2× | Roughly double (Bankrate avg) |
| Poor credit score | ~$3,402/yr | +70% | 2,001 × 1.70 (Bankrate avg) |
Multipliers (national averages, full coverage): at-fault accident +43%, speeding +24%, DUI +88%, age 18–24 ≈ 2×, poor credit +70% (Bankrate). Actual premiums are set by carriers on your individual profile.
Tennessee: what helps and what hurts your rate
In your favor
- ✓Full-coverage premiums run about 26% below the national average
- ✓Minimum coverage is among the cheaper tiers nationally (~$513/yr)
- ✓Competitive market with national and regional carriers
- ✓No mandatory PIP/UM keeps minimum policies simple
Works against you
- ✗High uninsured-driver rate increases costs across the market
- ✗Severe storms and tornadoes raise comprehensive claims
- ✗Nashville and Memphis rates run above the state average
- ✗Credit history is a permitted rating factor
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A closer look at car insurance in Tennessee
Tennessee's below-average pricing is attractive, but the high uninsured-driver rate makes adding uninsured-motorist coverage worthwhile even though it isn't required, and the 25/50/25 minimum pays nothing toward your own car. With credit and location driving differences between carriers — Nashville and Memphis run higher — comparison shopping is the most reliable way to capture Tennessee's low baseline.
Bottom line
Tennessee is an affordable state for car insurance, but uninsured drivers and a liability-only minimum argue for full coverage plus UM. Comparing carriers and keeping credit healthy is the best way to keep a Tennessee rate low.
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Frequently asked questions about Tennessee car insurance
Disclaimer: ReliablePolicy is an independent lead generation and comparison service and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any insurance carrier or government agency. Coverage requirements change — always confirm current minimums with your state insurance department. Rate figures shown are independent market estimates based on publicly available data (primarily Bankrate) and are not quotes, representations, or guarantees of pricing by any carrier. By submitting your information, you may be connected with licensed insurance agents or carriers who will provide actual quotes based on your individual profile.
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