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Drivers in Tennessee pay $186 per month for full coverage car insurance, or $2,235 per year. Carrying only your state’s minimum required liability coverage brings the average down to $51 per month or $613 per year. These are statewide averages, so your own rate may land higher or lower.

What you’ll actually pay depends on where you live, your age, driving record, credit score and the type of car you drive. Insurers also weigh state-specific risks like accident frequency, repair and medical costs, theft rates and weather, which is why drivers in busy urban areas typically pay more than those in rural ones.

Some of these factors are within your control. You can lower your rate by maintaining a clean driving record, improving your credit score, bundling policies or comparing quotes from multiple insurers.

Average annual cost
$2,235

Average per month cost
$186

Average cost for state minimum coverage
$641 / Year

Cheapest car insurance company
GEICO

$1,686 / Year

Average cost for young drivers
$3,661 / Year

Average cost for Senior drivers
$2,150 / Year

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How much does car insurance cost in Tennessee?

On average, Tennessee drivers pay $186 a month ($2,235 a year) for full coverage, compared to $51 a month ($613 a year) for state minimum coverage.

The chart below shows average car insurance rates in Tennessee across different coverage levels. These are statewide averages, so your own rate may land higher or lower.

Liability onlyFull coverageNon-owner state minimum liabilityState minimum liability-only
$641$2,235$507$613
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What does each coverage type include?

  • State minimum coverage: Meets your state’s legal requirements, covering liability only. It’s the cheapest option, but leaves you with minimal protection in a serious accident.
  • Liability only: Covers damage and injuries you cause to others, but not your own vehicle or injuries.
  • Comprehensive coverage: Pays for damage to your car from non-collision events, like theft, fire, or weather.
  • Collision coverage: Pays to repair or replace your car after an accident, regardless of who’s at fault.
  • Full coverage: Combines liability with comprehensive and collision coverage, protecting your own vehicle too. It costs more, but offers the most complete protection.
  • Non-owners: Built for people who don’t own a car themselves but sometimes drive borrowed vehicles and still want liability protection.

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How to lower your rate in Tennessee:

  • Get quotes from at least three insurers, since your first quote usually isn’t your cheapest option
  • Bundling your home and auto policies often unlocks a discount
  • Ask your insurer directly what discounts you may qualify for
  • Keep your driving record clean; fewer violations mean lower perceived risk, and a lower rate
  • Skip filing small claims when you can, since paying minor costs yourself can help prevent your rate from climbing

How much car insurance coverage do you need in Tennessee?

Drivers in Tennessee must carry at least the state’s minimum liability coverage. This covers damage you cause to others, but not your own car or medical bills – if you’re at fault in a crash, you’d pay those costs yourself unless you have more coverage.

Minimum liability breaks down into two parts:

  • Bodily injury liability pays for others’ medical costs if you injure them. The “per person” limit caps what’s paid for one individual; the “per accident” limit caps the total for everyone.
  • Property damage liability pays to repair or replace others’ property, like their car or a fence.

Many drivers choose full coverage instead, which adds comprehensive and collision on top. It costs more, but protects your own vehicle too – from accidents, theft, or weather. If you’re financing or leasing, your lender likely requires it.

CoverageMinimum required

Bodily injury liability (per person)

$25,000

Bodily injury liability (per accident)

$50,000

Property damage liability

$25,000

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Who has the cheapest car insurance in Tennessee?

Drivers in Tennessee tend to find the best rates with GEICO, which averages $1,686 a year, or $141 a month, for full coverage with 100/300/100 limits and $500 collision and comprehensive deductibles.

Auto-Owners follows closely with affordable premiums of its own, averaging $159 a month, or $1,907 a year.

While both insurers rank among the cheapest in Tennessee, your actual rate depends on your own profile – it’s worth comparing quotes before you decide.

Affordable car insurance providers in Tennessee

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Company GroupAvg. Annual PremiumAvg. Monthly Premium
GEICO$1,686$141
Auto-Owners$1,907$159
Erie Insurance$2,142$179
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee$2,146$179
Farmers$2,303$192
Nationwide$2,411$201
Allstate$3,152$263
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How much does car insurance cost by city in Tennessee?

Car insurance rates in Tennessee vary by city – drivers in Johnson City and Franklin pay $1,847 to $2,001 a year, while those in Memphis, Nashville and Jackson pay significantly more.

Location affects your rate because insurers price risk differently by area. Cities with heavier traffic, higher accident rates, and more theft or vandalism tend to have higher premiums, while areas with lower population density and fewer claims generally see lower rates.

CityAverage annual cost
Johnson City$1,847
Franklin$2,001
Knoxville$2,080
Hendersonville$2,120
Chattanooga$2,141
Murfreesboro$2,153
Clarksville$2,222
Jackson$2,252
Nashville$2,337
Memphis$2,671
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Auto insurance premiums vary significantly from city to city, so drivers need to be sure they’re getting the best deal. Insure.com has done the research for you. Get more information on auto insurance rates by city below.

How does age affect car insurance rates in Tennessee?

Age ranks among the biggest factors insurers use to set your premium. Rates typically peak for teen drivers, fall after age 25, hold steady through most of adulthood, and climb again once drivers reach their early 70s. Insurers view both ends of the age spectrum as higher risk: younger drivers because of inexperience, and older drivers because of slower reaction times and vision changes.

Here’s what drivers in Tennessee might expect to pay based on age and gender.

Car insurance rates for young drivers in Tennessee

Young drivers pay above-average premiums, since insurers consider them higher risk until they build more experience on the road.

In Tennessee, 20-year-old male drivers average $5,346 a year, while 20-year-old female drivers average $4,354. By age 25, though, rates drop to an average of $2,771 a year for men and $2,654 for women.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
20$5,346$4,354
21$4,155$3,491
22$3,708$3,173
23$3,410$3,028
24$3,074$2,852
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Car insurance rates for adults in Tennessee

Adult male drivers in Tennessee pay an average of $2,210 a year for full coverage, or $184 a month. Female drivers average $2,175 a year, or $181 a month, for the same coverage. Insurers see adults as lower risk than teens, who are just starting out, and seniors, who may have slower reaction times, which is why adult rates run lower.

Rates still vary from driver to driver, so comparing quotes is worth it to land the best price for your vehicle.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
25$2,771$2,654
30$2,383$2,376
35$2,307$2,283
40$2,223$2,248
45$2,130$2,127
50$2,020$1,986
55$1,893$1,847
60$1,878$1,824
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Car insurance rates for senior drivers in Tennessee

As you age into your senior years, your car insurance costs tend to climb. Insurers view older drivers as higher risk due to factors like slower reaction times and changes in vision, both of which can raise the odds of an accident.

At 65, men average $1,968 a year, and women average $1,853. By 70, those averages rise to $2,222 for men and $2,046 for women. At 75, rates climb further still, to $2,489 for men and $2,278 for women.

Even with rates trending upward, you can help keep costs in check by maintaining a clean driving record and taking advantage of senior discounts.

Age of driverAverage annual cost for Male driversAverage annual cost for Female drivers
65$1,968$1,853
70$2,222$2,046
75$2,489$2,278
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Which cars are the cheapest and most expensive to insure in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, Subaru Crosstrek costs the least to insure, at $1,930 a year, while BMW M5 Touring costs the most, at $6,149 a year. Your choice of vehicle has a major impact on your premium – cars with strong safety ratings, low repair costs, and fewer claims cost less to insure, while cars that are expensive to fix, frequently stolen, or often in accidents cost more.

Cheapest cars to insure in Tennessee

Subaru Crosstrek holds the lowest average premium in Tennessee, at $1,930 a year, with Subaru Outback close behind at $1,954 a year. Below are the cheapest cars to insure and their average annual rates:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
Subaru Crosstrek$1,930
Subaru Outback$1,954
Jeep Wrangler$1,971
Honda HR-V$1,982
Mazda CX-5$1,988
Mazda MX-5 Miata$1,993
Honda CR-V$1,993
Chevrolet TrailBlazer$2,007
Toyota Corolla Cross$2,009
Subaru Forester$2,012
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Most expensive cars to insure in Tennessee

BMW M5 Touring tops the list as the most expensive vehicle to insure in Tennessee, averaging $6,149 a year. Below are the most expensive vehicles to insure and their average annual premiums:

Make ModelAvg. Annual Premium
BMW M5 Touring$6,149
BMW M8 Gran Coupe$6,065
BMW M5$6,012
Audi e-tron GT$5,891
Lucid Air$5,823
Audi RS7$5,659
BMW i7$5,654
BMW M8$5,587
Audi S8$5,458
Audi RS6$5,412
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Methodology

To determine average premiums, Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services for 2026 car insurance data. Our team of data analysts and editors analyzed quotes from 195 insurance companies across 34,595 ZIP codes.

Rates are based on a sample profile of 40-year-old male and female drivers driving a Honda Accord LX with a clean driving record and a good insurance score. We gathered quotes across three coverage levels:

  • Full coverage: limits of $100,000 per person for bodily injury, $300,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage per accident.
  • State minimum: the lowest coverage your state legally allows.
  • Liability only: limits of $50,000 per person for bodily injury, $100,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage per accident.

Additionally, we collected average rates for drivers across four age groups:

  • Teen drivers (16-19)
  • Young drivers (20-24)
  • Adult drivers (25-26)
  • Senior drivers (65-75)

To compare costs across vehicles, we also analyzed rates for 1,549 make and model combinations, based on a 40-year-old male driver with the same coverage level (100/300/100 limits with a $500 collision/comprehensive deductible), a 12-mile commute, and 10,000 annual mileage.

The national average comes to $2,578. These rates are for comparison purposes, and your own rates may vary.

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No. of carriers analyzed

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