EFFECTIVETennesseeFeb 5, 2022✓ Human reviewed

Tennessee ended vehicle emissions testing statewide

Tennessee's vehicle emissions inspection program ended in the Middle Tennessee and Hamilton County areas in January 2022, with Davidson County ending testing in early February 2022. State materials describe the program as no longer operating after February 5, 2022.

inspectionemissionsprogram ended
What to check

Tennessee repair and inspection businesses should not represent routine state vehicle-emissions testing as a current Tennessee registration requirement; use current state and local requirements for any specialized testing work.

Official evidence

Source and verification

Verified
Sep 21, 2026
Applies to
Inspection / emissions, General mechanical, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
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