Tennessee
Rate
25% grant; 40-50% payroll credit
Credit Type
Grant / Tax Credit
Min. Spend
$200,000 (features); $500K/ep (TV)
Cap
Varies by program
Project Cap
None stated
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What Films Were Shot in Tennessee?
Tennessee has attracted major film and television productions with its 25% grant; 40-50% payroll credit grant / tax credit. Notable productions filmed in Tennessee include The Blind Side, Elvis, 21 Bridges, Transformers, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and 1 more.
Tennessee is anchored by Nashville, the world's music capital and a rapidly growing film/TV production destination, and Memphis, which offers a distinct Southern Gothic identity, blues heritage, and Mississippi Delta setting. The state's diverse landscape includes Great Smoky Mountains, rolling farmland, and the Tennessee River valley. Nashville's explosive population growth has made it an increasingly attractive modern urban backdrop alongside its music industry infrastructure.
Eligibility
- Minimum TN spend: $200,000 qualifying Tennessee expenditures
- Eligible Types: Feature films, TV series, pilots, streaming originals,
- music videos, commercials, documentaries
Last updated April 14, 2026
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Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 11th Floor Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: 615-741-3456
