Average Electric Bill in Nashville, TN
What a typical household in Nashville pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Nashville pays about $137.51/month for electricity at roughly 13.47¢/kWh. Basis: Nashville Electric Service, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Tennessee over 12 months — the rate environment Nashville households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Nashville Electric Service, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Nashville Electric Service · 417,640 residential customers |
| State context | Tennessee: $168.28/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 689,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Nashville?
Expect roughly $137.51 per month for a typical household in Nashville — based on Nashville Electric Service annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Nashville?
About 13.47¢ per kWh (Nashville Electric Service, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Nashville pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Nashville higher or lower than the Tennessee average?
Nashville Electric Service averages $137.51 — below the state average of $168.28.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Nashville Electric Service) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Tennessee) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.