Licensed Electricians in Tennessee
Tennessee is covered end to end — 252 ZIP codes in 120 cities, from Nashville down to small communities with a single ZIP. Every page below links to licensed local coverage, published 2026 price ranges and the questions worth asking before you hire.
24/7 emergency triage · licensed contractors only · free quotes
- Licensed electricians only — ask for the licence number and confirm it before work begins.
- Local crews who know your area’s permit office, inspection timelines and housing stock.
- 24/7 availability for genuine emergencies — burning smells, sparks, water damage and total power loss.
- Written quotes before work starts, with a flat price per task rather than an open hourly meter.
- Repairs tested under load before sign-off, not just switched on and left.
Cities we cover in Tennessee
120 cities and towns across Tennessee have licensed electrical coverage. Start with the metro areas below, or jump to the full alphabetical list further down the page.
Nashville, TN
Knoxville, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Memphis, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Franklin, TN
Jackson, TN
Maryville, TN
Johnson City, TN
Lebanon, TN
Antioch, TN
Brentwood, TN
Cleveland, TN
Clinton, TN
Elizabethton, TN
Goodlettsville, TN
Greeneville, TN
Hendersonville, TN
Kingsport, TN
Lenoir City, TN
Madison, TN
Morristown, TN
Mount Juliet, TN
Soddy Daisy, TN
Afton, TN
Alcoa, TN
Alexandria, TN
Apison, TN
Arlington, TN
Arrington, TN
Electrical services available in Tennessee
Every service category below has licensed local coverage in Tennessee. Each link goes to the state-specific page with scope, pricing and questions to ask.
24/7 Emergency Electrician
$150 – $850Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting
$145 – $650Electrical Panel Replacement
$1,300 – $4,000200 Amp Service Upgrade
$1,800 – $4,500Whole-House Rewiring
$8,000 – $30,000EV Charger Installation
$500 – $3,500Outlet, Switch & Receptacle Installation
$120 – $500Dedicated Circuit Installation
$200 – $900Circuit Breaker Replacement & Repair
$150 – $600GFCI & AFCI Protection
$150 – $500Whole-House Generator Installation
$4,000 – $18,000Ceiling Fan Installation
$150 – $600Recessed & LED Lighting Installation
$150 – $900Whole-House Surge Protection
$300 – $900Hot Tub & Spa Wiring
$400 – $2,000Aluminum Wiring Repair
$300 – $9,000Smoke & CO Detector Installation
$100 – $800Electrical Safety Inspection
$250 – $900Solar & Battery Storage Wiring
$1,500 – $12,000Commercial Electrical Services
$300 – $15,000What electrical work costs in Tennessee
National 2026 planning ranges, included here so you can compare a local quote against real numbers rather than a verbal estimate.
Whole-House Rewiring — Tennessee page
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home rewire, open access (attic/basement bays) | $8,000 – $16,000 | Roughly $4-$7 per sq ft in easy-access homes |
| Whole-home rewire, fully finished with plaster | $14,000 – $30,000 | Up to $15 per sq ft in dense markets |
| Partial rewire (circuit groups / one floor) | $2,500 – $9,000 | Often the first phase |
| Knob-and-tube removal and replacement | $3,000 – $12,000 | Depends on how much remains |
| Aluminium branch circuit remediation | $2,000 – $8,000 | Pigtailing copper at each device, or full replacement |
GFCI & AFCI Protection — Tennessee page
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GFCI receptacle installation | $185 – $385 | Per device, including the device |
| AFCI breaker installation in panel | $200 – $450 | Requires panel access and testing |
| Dual-function AFCI/GFCI protection | $220 – $500 | Combined protection in one device |
| Nuisance trip diagnosis and correction | $175 – $425 | Common with shared-neutral faults |
| Outdoor, pool or irrigation GFCI protection | $250 – $700 | Weather-rated devices and enclosures |
Hot Tub & Spa Wiring — Tennessee page
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spa circuit, short surface run (under 30 ft) | $400 – $900 | Includes GFCI breaker and disconnect |
| Spa circuit, trenched exterior run | $700 – $1,600 | Trenching and conduit included |
| Hot tub disconnect and GFCI protection only | $300 – $750 | When the circuit already exists |
| Pool pump, heater or heat pump circuit | $450 – $1,500 | Depends on equipment load |
| Bonding grid and equipotential work | $250 – $900 | Required around most water features |
Commercial Electrical Services — Tennessee page
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial service call and diagnostics | $300 – $900 | Site visit with written scope |
| LED lighting retrofit (per fixture installed) | $90 – $300 | Depends on access and fixture type |
| New dedicated equipment circuit | $600 – $3,500 | Kitchen, refrigeration, production |
| Three-phase sub-panel installation | $2,500 – $9,000 | Includes feeder and disconnects |
| Parking lot or site lighting repair | $500 – $6,000 | Pole, ballast or driver work |
Map of coverage in Tennessee
Markers show the 14 largest covered cities in Tennessee. Dispatch is local — contractors work from their own base within the region.
All covered cities in Tennessee
120 cities and towns. Each links to its own page with ZIP codes, counties and local pricing.
- Nashville
- Knoxville
- Chattanooga
- Memphis
- Murfreesboro
- Franklin
- Jackson
- Maryville
- Johnson City
- Lebanon
- Antioch
- Brentwood
- Cleveland
- Clinton
- Elizabethton
- Goodlettsville
- Greeneville
- Hendersonville
- Kingsport
- Lenoir City
- Madison
- Morristown
- Mount Juliet
- Soddy Daisy
- Afton
- Alcoa
- Alexandria
- Apison
- Arlington
- Arrington
- Ashland City
- Athens
- Atoka
- Bakewell
- Bells
- Bethpage
- Birchwood
- Braden
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Brownsville
- Brush Creek
- Castalian Springs
- Christiana
- College Grove
- Collegedale
- Collierville
- Columbia
- Cordova
- Corryton
- Cottontown
- Covington
- Cunningham
- Dandridge
- Dayton
- Decatur
- Denmark
- Eagleville
- Friendsville
- Fruitvale
- Gadsden
- Gallatin
- Germantown
- Graysville
- Greenback
- Greenbrier
- Guild
- Harriman
- Harrison
- Heiskell
- Hermitage
- Hixson
- Joelton
- Jonesborough
- Kingston
- La Vergne
- Laconia
- Lookout Mountain
- Louisville
- Lupton City
- Manchester
- Mascot
- Mason
- Maury City
- Mercer
- Mitchellville
- Mohawk
- Munford
- Nolensville
- Oak Ridge
- Old Hickory
- Oliver Springs
- Ooltewah
- Portland
- Powell
- Riddleton
- Roan Mountain
- Rockford
- Rockvale
- Rogersville
- Sale Creek
- Sevierville
- Seymour
- Shelbyville
- Signal Mountain
- Smyrna
- Somerville
- South Pittsburg
- Spring Hill
- Stanton
- Strawberry Plains
- Sweetwater
- Thompsons Station
- Tipton
- Walland
- Watertown
- Westmoreland
- White House
- Whites Creek
- Whiteside
Electrician FAQ for Tennessee
How many electricians cover Tennessee?
The network covers 252 ZIP codes across 120 cities and 40 counties in Tennessee. Requests are routed to licensed electrical contractors whose service area includes the address.
Is 24-hour emergency electrical service available in Tennessee?
Emergency requests are accepted around the clock for Tennessee, including nights, weekends and holidays. Genuine hazards — burning smells, smoke, sparks, hot panels or water contacting wiring — are prioritised over routine calls. Switch off the affected circuit at the panel if you can reach it safely.
What warranty should I expect?
Workmanship warranties are set by the contractor, and one to two years on labour is common on larger jobs, with manufacturers covering the equipment separately. Ask for the warranty terms in writing on the invoice, not verbally.
How do I know the electrician is licensed?
Ask for the licence number before work begins and confirm it with the licensing authority for your state or municipality. Electrical licensing is handled at state level in most of the country and at city or county level in a few large metro areas, so the correct place to verify depends on where you live. A licensed contractor will give you the number, and usually the insurance certificate too, without being asked twice.
What does an electrician cost in Tennessee?
Rates in Tennessee track the national band of roughly $50-$150 per hour for licensed residential work plus a $75-$200 trip fee, with most common jobs quoted flat-rate. Local labour cost, permit fees and housing stock move the numbers, and high-cost metro areas typically sit 10-25% above the national average.
Which areas of Tennessee have the most coverage?
The largest footprints in Tennessee are Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, though every covered ZIP is routed by address rather than by city size.
Are electricians licensed in Tennessee?
Electrical work is regulated in Tennessee through a mix of state and local rules — some places license at state level, and some large metro areas operate their own municipal licensing and inspection. Always ask for the licence number and confirm it with the authority that issues it for your address before work begins.
ZIP codes with coverage in Tennessee
A sample of 120 ZIP codes from the largest cities. The full 252-ZIP list for Tennessee is on the coverage page and in the sitemap index.
- 37201
- 37202
- 37203
- 37204
- 37205
- 37206
- 37207
- 37208
- 37209
- 37210
- 37211
- 37212
- 37213
- 37214
- 37215
- 37216
- 37217
- 37218
- 37219
- 37220
- 37221
- 37222
- 37224
- 37227
- 37228
- 37229
- 37230
- 37232
- 37234
- 37235
- 37236
- 37238
- 37240
- 37241
- 37242
- 37243
- 37244
- 37246
- 37250
- 37901
- 37902
- 37909
- 37912
- 37914
- 37915
- 37916
- 37917
- 37918
- 37919
- 37920
- 37921
- 37922
- 37923
- 37924
- 37927
- 37928
- 37929
- 37930
- 37931
- 37932
- 37933
- 37934
- 37938
- 37939
- 37940
- 37950
- 37995
- 37996
- 37997
- 37998
- 37401
- 37402
- 37403
- 37404
- 37405
- 37406
- 37407
- 37408
- 37409
- 37410
- 37411
- 37412
- 37414
- 37415
- 37416
- 37419
- 37421
- 37422
- 37424
- 37450
- 37501
- 38103
- 38104
- 38106
- 38107
- 38109
- 38111
- 38114
- 38115
- 38116
- 38117
- 38125
- 38134
- 37127
- 37128
- 37129
- 37130
- 37132
- 37133
- 37064
- 37065
- 37067
- 37068
- 37069
- 38301
- 38302
- 38303
- 38314
- 37801
- 37802
Need an electrician anywhere in Tennessee?
Free phone triage: describe what is happening and find out whether it needs a visit today or can be scheduled. No obligation, no charge for the call.
Call (619) 877-0478Call (619) 877-0478. Ask for the licence number, the trip fee and a flat price for the job.
Nationwide Electrician is a free referral service covering 18,671 ZIP codes across 47 states. We do not perform electrical work and do not set contractor prices. Licensing and permit rules vary within Tennessee — verify your contractor’s licence locally.