Data
Painting contractors in Tennessee
There are 2,420 painting contractors in Tennessee (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Nashville has the most (278), then Memphis (226).
Reviewed October 1, 2026
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Tennessee cities
| City | Companies |
|---|---|
| Nashville | 278 |
| Memphis | 226 |
| Knoxville | 178 |
| Chattanooga | 147 |
| Clarksville | 98 |
| Murfreesboro | 72 |
| Franklin | 50 |
| Hendersonville | 47 |
| Johnson City | 40 |
| Kingsport | 36 |
| Cookeville | 34 |
| Jackson | 33 |
| Brentwood | 32 |
| Cleveland | 32 |
| Maryville | 31 |
| Mount Juliet | 29 |
| Sevierville | 28 |
| Lebanon | 28 |
| Ooltewah | 23 |
| Smyrna | 22 |
| Cordova | 21 |
| Hixon | 20 |
Tennessee and the rest of the country
Tennessee has 2,420 of the 129,689 painting contractors in the country (2%). All states.
What is counted
Independent businesses that do this work, for homes or for businesses. Suppliers, stores and national chains are left out. Being counted does not mean a company is licensed, insured or recommended. A city is listed when it has 20 or more. How we count.
Questions and answers
- How many painting contractors are there in Tennessee?
- 2,420, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.
- Which Tennessee city has the most?
- Nashville, with 278, followed by Memphis with 226.