Overnight dog boarding cost per night at a kennel or boarding facility in Tennessee (2026)
A typical Tennessee range, the local factors behind it, and the tools to price your own project.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
What drives the cost in Tennessee
Tennessee's boarding rates are moderate, with Nashville's rapid growth pushing metro rates upward while Memphis, Knoxville and rural areas price lower. The state has no income tax on wages and, to our knowledge, no general state boarding license; counties and cities handle zoning and permits. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are mild in the west but colder in the eastern mountains.
Tips for Tennessee buyers
- Nashville suburbs have seen rates rise with population growth, so compare several facilities.
- Great Smoky Mountains tourism fills kennels near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge during summer and fall foliage.
- Ask about the facility's plan for severe storms, since spring tornado season affects much of the state.
Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. Typical nightly rate for one dog in a standard run or kennel, before add-ons such as playtime, medication or premium suites. Rates vary widely by metro area, facility type and season, and holiday weeks often carry surcharges.
Price your project
- Kennel Run Occupancy Rate Calculator: Estimates your boarding facility's occupancy rate, period revenue and the revenue sitting in unfilled run-nights, for kennel owners and managers.
- Boarding Deposit vs No-Show Loss Calculator: Estimates how much revenue no-shows cost a boarding kennel each month and how much a non-refundable deposit policy could recover, for owners deciding on a deposit rule.
- Online Boarding Reservation Time Savings Calculator: Estimates the staff hours and payroll dollars a kennel saves by moving reservations online, and whether that covers the cost of booking software, for owners weighing the switch.