What do Tennessee utilities charge before you use any power?
6 Tennessee utilities, 13 plans, 39% of homes covered. The middle utility bills $25.48 monthly, $306 over twelve months, whatever the meter reads. At 13.18 cents a kWh that buys 193 kWh, about 17% of a 1,154 kWh bill. Rank 4 of 24, $6.98 over the $18.50 all-state figure.
Tennessee: fixed charge by utility
| Nashville Electric Service | municipal | 417,640 | 5 | $32.29 | $16.56 to $44.58 | 2026-04-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Memphis | municipal | 380,286 | 2 | $15.10 | $15.10 | 2026-03-23 |
| Middle Tennessee E M C | cooperative | 307,370 | 3 | $21.81 | $21.81 to $23.35 | 2025-04-29 |
| City of Clarksville | municipal | 75,953 | 1 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 2025-12-18 |
| Sevier County Electric System | municipal | 35,626 | 1 | $22.06 | $22.06 | 2025-04-04 |
| City of Cleveland | municipal | 29,331 | 1 | $28.89 | $28.89 | 2026-03-24 |
Tennessee utility medians
$32.29 at the top against $15.10 at the bottom: 2.1 to 1. Nashville Electric Service, the biggest at 417,640 homes, bills $32.29, $6.81 over the state median. Weighted by homes: $21.81 (-$3.67). Nashville Electric Service alone spans $16.56 to $44.58 over 5 plans.
What $25.48 a month means in Tennessee
$25.48 at 13.18 cents is 193 kWh, 17% of a typical 1,154 kWh month.
Per kWh: 2.2 cents at 1,154 kWh, 4.4 cents at 577 kWh.
Where Tennessee sits among states
Washington is 2nd at $28.29, $2.81 over Tennessee. Oregon is 3rd at $28.16, $2.68 over Tennessee. South Carolina is 5th at $24.45, $1.03 under Tennessee. Indiana is 6th at $22.25, $3.23 under Tennessee.
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Nearest medians: South Carolina $24.45, Oregon $28.16, Washington $28.29, Georgia $28.43
Sources
Tennessee plan edits run 2025-04-04 to 2026-04-08; hub page: file dates and checksums.
Questions
How much is the fixed charge for Tennessee electricity customers?
$25.48 a month at the median of 6 utilities ($15.10 to $32.29); $21.81 when weighted by homes.
Which Tennessee utility has the highest fixed charge?
Nashville Electric Service, with a median of $32.29 a month across 5 plans.
Can I avoid the fixed charge in Tennessee?
Not by using less: the cheapest Tennessee plan read lists $15.10 and the dearest $44.58, each billed at zero use.
How recent is this Tennessee data?
Tennessee plan edits date from 2025-04-04 to 2026-04-08; a rate case can move a charge after that, so read your own tariff.