The Visit Knoxville Film Office (Film Knox) is the official film office for Knoxville, Tennessee, with a mission to strengthen the local economy by promoting Knoxville as a premiere filming location. It assists productions with scouting, accommodations, permitting, and communication with city/county officials and business owners, and maintains a production directory on its site. Main office: 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 25% grant; 40-50% payroll credit
- Credit type
- Grant / Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- $200,000 (features); $500K/ep (TV)
Figures describe the Tennessee program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Tennessee incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonPromotes filming in Knoxville, TN and directs productions to Tennessee state entertainment incentives plus local Film Knox support for locations, crew and permits.
Official incentive details