Tennessee Bail Bonds — 181 Directory Listings

Bail Bond Laws in Tennessee

Premium Rate 10%

Bail Bonds Legal Yes

Licensing Authority Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Directory Listings 181

10% premium. Active market, especially in Memphis and Nashville.

License data sourced from Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.

Bail Bond Guide for Tennessee

Average Bail Amounts in Tennessee

Misdemeanor$500 - $5,000

Felony$5,000 - $50,000

DUI / DWI$1,000 - $5,000

Court System

Tennessee uses general sessions courts for misdemeanors and criminal courts for felonies. Shelby County (Memphis) and Davidson County (Nashville) process the highest bail bond volumes in the state.

Jail Release Times

After posting bail in Tennessee, release from county jails typically takes 4-8 hours. Shelby County Jail in Memphis may take 8-12 hours during busy periods.

Licensing & Regulation

Tennessee established state-level bail bondsman licensing effective March 1, 2026, under the new Board of Professional Bondsmen. Previously, bail bondsmen were regulated at the county level only. The standard premium is 10% of the bail amount.

Top Cities for Bail Bonds in Tennessee

All Cities with Bail Bond Agents in Tennessee

Nashville 16 Memphis 13 Cookeville 11 Jackson 8 Chattanooga 7 Knoxville 7 Murfreesboro 7 Clarksville 6 Johnson City 5 Shelbyville 5 Crossville 4 Sevierville 4 Tullahoma 4 Bristol 3 Columbia 3 Fayetteville 3 Gallatin 3 Lawrenceburg 3 Lebanon 3 Manchester 3 Mcminnville 3 Morristown 3 Pulaski 3 Bartlett 2 Bolivar 2 Brownsville 2 Covington 2 Dyersburg 2 Elizabethton 2 Greeneville 2 Hohenwald 2 Jamestown 2 Kingsport 2 Livingston 2 Maryville 2 Ripley 2 Savannah 2 Selmer 2 Sparta 2 Waynesboro 2 Winchester 2 Arlington 1 Atoka 1 Brighton 1 Cleveland 1 Collierville 1 Dickson 1 Franklin 1 Germantown 1 Hendersonville 1 Lakeland 1 Lewisburg 1 Martin 1 Millington 1 Mt. Juliet 1 Munford 1 Paris 1 Smyrna 1 Springfield 1

Top Bail Bond Agents in Tennessee

615 Nashville Bail Bonds Nashville (615) 806-6808 A Around The Clock Bonding Nashville (615) 254-8444 AAbout Time Bonding Nashville (615) 596-9988 Affordable Bail Bonds TN Nashville (615) 895-7711 All Knight Bonding Nashville (615) 242-2663

Bail Bonds in Neighboring States

Looking for bail bond agents near the Tennessee border? Browse agents in these neighboring states:

Alabama 187 agents Arkansas 72 agents Georgia 180 agents Missouri 54 agents Mississippi 166 agents North Carolina 192 agents Virginia 49 agents

Frequently Asked Questions About Bail Bonds in Tennessee

How much does a bail bond cost in Tennessee?

Our state reference lists a premium rate of 10%. Permitted rates, fees and terms can change or depend on the transaction. Confirm current rules with the licensing authority and obtain written terms before paying.

How do I find a bail bondsman in Tennessee?

Use BailBondsHub to browse directory records in Tennessee by city or county. Confirm current licensing and hours with the state regulator and provider. The relevant court or jail may also publish current instructions.

Can I get a bail bond with no money down in Tennessee?

Payment, financing and collateral policies are not independently verified for each listing. Ask the provider for complete written costs and obligations before signing.

What types of bail bonds are available in Tennessee?

The most common types of bail bonds in Tennessee include: Surety bonds (through a bail bondsman), cash bonds (full amount paid to court), property bonds (using real estate as collateral), and federal bonds (for federal offenses). Immigration bonds are handled separately through ICE.