TENNESSEE - It’s been a wild ride on the great American gas price rollercoaster, and Tennessee is thrilled to be back in the race for the coveted title of “Cheapest Gas in the Nation.” After a brief stint basking in second place glory (and a quick tumble to a less glamorous seventh), the Volunteer State is now proudly perched at third place with an average of just $2.72 per gallon for regular unleaded, according to the ever-watchful AAA Auto Club.
Leading the charge—and clearly the overachiever in the cheap fuel Olympics—is Mississippi, where regular unleaded runs an envy-inducing $2.65 a gallon. Tennessee drivers can only aspire to that level of petroleum frugality.
For those elite enough to demand premium fuel, Tennessee is still competing, barely clinging to the top ten at $3.55 a gallon—good enough for ninth place. Mississippi, once again flaunting its low-cost supremacy, offers premium at $3.42 per gallon. Big spenders, take note.
RUTHERFORD CO. PRICES: Statewide, Tennessee’s gas prices span the thrilling range of $2.57 to $3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. In Rutherford County, it’s a budget-conscious $2.67—just enough savings to grab a gas station coffee. Wilson County is holding steady at $2.69, while down in Shelbyville, drivers enjoy a low, low $2.58. Of course, not everyone gets the bargain: Cannon County sits at $2.89, proving someone always has to pay more.
And for those living the high life in Williamson County? Well, congrats—regular unleaded is a heart-stopping $3.17, earning it the dubious honor of most expensive gas in the state. Meanwhile, in Nashville, the “cooler temperatures” haven’t cooled down prices either, with regular gas averaging $2.81. Because why not pay more in the city of music?
TN DIESEL: For those who drive a diesel vehicle, the average price at the pump in Tennessee is $3.26 per gallon. That is down by .2 cents in the last 24-hours. Diesel prices have dropped by .12-cents over the past month in the Volunteer State.
SUMMER ROAD TRIPS: Hopefully, gas prices will warm up in time for folks to take their summer vacation. According to Megan Cooper, spokesperson for AAA… That’s up by 49% compared to last summer. Despite a few looming economic uncertainties, Tennesseans still view vacation as an essential part of their life, their well-being and as a means to bring their family closer. Cooper noted...
Summer Vacations Tennesseans are Taking
- 54% - Beach Destination
- 35% - City/Major Metro Destination
- 29% - Theme Park
- 25% - National/State Park
Peak Travel Months & Planning Trends - June and July are set to be the peak months for summer vacations among Tennesseans, with 48% opting to travel in June and 47% in July.
