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Tennessee vehicle inspection rules

Safety and emissions inspection rules, fees and where to test in Tennessee, linked to official sources.

Tennessee at a glance No inspection for personal vehicles

Safety inspectionNo periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles.
Emissions testNone. Testing ended January 14, 2022 in Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties, and Davidson County (Nashville) ended its program effective February 5, 2022.
Inspection feeNone: no inspection is required for personal vehicles.
Find a station / officeTennessee Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services

Official sources: Federal Register: TN I/M program removal (Aug 17, 2021) · Metro Nashville: Davidson County Vehicle Inspection Program. Checked 2026-10-04.

Frequently asked

Does Tennessee require a vehicle safety inspection?

No periodic safety inspection for personal vehicles.

Does Tennessee require an emissions test?

None. Testing ended January 14, 2022 in Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties, and Davidson County (Nashville) ended its program effective February 5, 2022.

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