How Much Is A Bail Bond In Tennessee
In Tennessee, the bail bond fee is 10 percent of the bail for Tennessee residents, and 10 to 15 percent for people from out of state. On a $10,000 bail that comes to $1,000.
In short
- Rule type, rate set by law
- Agents licensed by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
- 67 county jails listed below
From Tenn. Code Ann. 40-11-316 as amended by Pub. Ch. 318 (2025, SB 464), checked November 2026.
Bail Math
State law, November 2026
Fee you pay the bail agent
$1,000
10 percent of the bail for Tennessee residents, and 10 to 15 percent for people from out of state.
The fee is not paid back when the case ends. Collateral is separate and comes back when the bond closes.
From Tenn. Code Ann. 40-11-316 as amended by Pub. Ch. 318 (2025, SB 464). Read The Tennessee Rules
Bail Fees In Tennessee At Common Amounts
| Bail | Fee Under Tennessee Law |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Some cases add state, court or filing fees on top of the premium.
A 2025 change made 10 percent a flat rate for residents instead of a top rate.
Tennessee On The Map
- Rate Set By Law
- Top Rate Set By Law
- Range Set By Law
- Lowest Rate Set By Law
- Rate Not Fixed By Law
- No Paid Bail Bonds
Check The Agent Is Licensed In Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (Regulatory Boards, bonds). Check a license
County Jails In Tennessee
Call the jail to confirm the bail amount and how it can be posted. Names, cities and numbers come from each jail's Google Maps listing.
Bail Bond Companies In Tennessee By City
97 Tennessee bail bond companies that we checked online, with payment plans, collateral rules and licenses read from their own websites.
- Nashville 7
- Knoxville 6
- Memphis 5
- Gallatin 4
- Murfreesboro 4
- Jonesborough 3
- Lebanon 3
- Manchester 3
- Morristown 3
- Springfield 3
- Chattanooga 2
- Clarksville 2
- Clinton 2
- Cookeville 2
- Covington 2
- Crossville 2
- Franklin 2
- Huntsville 2
- Jacksboro 2
- Lafayette 2
- Maryville 2
- New Tazewell 2
- Ashland City 1
- Benton 1
- Blountville 1
- Camden 1
- Centerville 1
- Charlotte 1
- Cleveland 1
- Columbia 1
- Dyersburg 1
- Elizabethton 1
- Greeneville 1
- Hohenwald 1
- Jackson 1
- Jasper 1
- Kingston 1
- Lawrenceburg 1
- Lenoir City 1
- Madisonville 1
- Maynardville 1
- McMinnville 1
- Mosheim 1
- Paris 1
- Parsons 1
- Pikeville 1
- Pulaski 1
- Rogersville 1
- Sevierville 1
- Shelbyville 1
- Sneedville 1
- Sparta 1
- Waverly 1
- Winchester 1
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Tennessee Jails And Courts
Statewide map of Tennessee