Nashville, Tennessee is located in Davidson County. The city and county impose several taxes in order to support the functions of the municipalities. In addition to the state sales and use tax, a retailers’ sales tax is imposed on the first $1,100 on the sale of personal property.

The city of Nashville, Tennessee and Davidson County levy the commercial vehicles privilege tax and the passenger vehicle and motorcycle privilege tax. Both taxes are in the amount of $55 per year.

All real and personal property owned and located in Davidson County is assessed and taxed on an annual basis. Personal property includes business equipment and inventory.

Like most municipalities, a hotel occupancy tax is charged. The rate of tax is 5% of the amount paid for the accommodations in the hotel or other lodging.

Several privilege taxes are imposed on the occupations and businesses in the general services district of the city and county. Some examples of covered occupations are alcoholic beverage retail sales, litigations, and marriage licenses.

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