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Travel Nurse Pay in Tennessee
No state income tax
FY2026 GSA lodging allowances compared with median asking rents across 5 Tennessee destinations. The surplus is what your tax-free housing stipend leaves after median rent over a 13-week contract.
| Destination | Lodging /mo | Median rent | M&IE (13 wk) | 13-week surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $7,225 | $1,943 | $7,826 | $15,846 |
| Memphis | $3,922 | $1,292 | $6,734 | $7,890 |
| Chattanooga | $3,557 | $1,508 | $6,734 | $6,147 |
| Knoxville | $3,618 | $1,724 | $6,734 | $5,682 |
| Brentwood / Franklin | $3,952 | $2,351 | $7,826 | $4,803 |
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Build my resumeSurplus = GSA monthly lodging allowance − county median asking rent (Zillow ZORI), × 3 months. Not take-home pay; not tax advice. Methodology