The Tennessee Entertainment Commission (Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission) is the state agency promoting film, television and music production in Tennessee. It administers the state's production incentive programs and provides locations, crew and resource support for productions filming in the state.
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 & comparisonTennessee offers film, TV and music production incentives (grant-based) administered by the Tennessee Entertainment Commission within the Dept. of Economic and Community Development.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
ContactBob Raines, Executive Director
Websitetnentertainment.com
EmailBob.Raines@tn.gov
Phone+1 615-741-3456
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