Tennessee · Market rankings
Best Airbnb Investment Markets in Tennessee
Tennessee markets ranked by modelled gross yield — annual short-term rental revenue against modelled purchase price. A first screen, not a buy signal.
| # | Market | Modelled gross yield | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville, TNDavidson County | 17% | $252 | 68% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 2 | Pigeon Forge, TNSevier County | 15% | $298 | 63% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 3 | Gatlinburg, TNSevier County | 15% | $322 | 62% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 4 | Sevierville, TNSevier County | 15% | $282 | 61% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 5 | Chattanooga, TNHamilton County | 15% | $198 | 60% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 6 | Knoxville, TNKnox County | 15% | $182 | 59% | Apr–Sep–Oct |
| 7 | Memphis, TNShelby County | 14% | $168 | 58% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 8 | Townsend, TNBlount County | 14% | $258 | 58% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
Gross yield is modelled revenue ÷ modelled purchase price. Purchase prices are modelled from nightly-rate benchmarks, so always re-run the math with a real asking price on the market's investment page. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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