Tennessee
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Last checked 2026-05-05
507
Total eligible tracts
222
Rural eligible
127
Max designations (25%)
56
Days to nomination window
Nomination process
The lead agency has been identified, but no public process has been published yet. Contact information is below. See how to advocate for what to do while the process develops.
Eligible tracts
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Shelby County | 124 |
| Davidson County | 55 |
| Knox County | 25 |
| Hamilton County | 20 |
| Rutherford County | 16 |
| Sullivan County | 12 |
| Madison County | 10 |
| Washington County | 10 |
| Campbell County | 9 |
| Montgomery County | 9 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to Tennessee will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
Tennessee Dept. of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
https://www.tn.gov/ecd/opportunity-zones.html(615) 741-1888
Eligible tract counts: IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 (April 6, 2026). Rural designation: Notice 2025-50, Section 4.01. Status tier last verified 2026-05-05. Full methodology.