What is E85? Complete Guide to Flex Fuel & Ethanol Gasoline
E85 is an ethanol-heavy fuel blend (51-83% ethanol) for flex fuel vehicles. Learn what E85 is, how it differs from regular gas, benefits, drawbacks, and if it's right for your car.
Find E85 flex fuel stations throughout Tennessee. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
E85 is available in major areas. Check station locations before heading out.
Tennessee operates 94 E85 stations, driven largely by the state's innovative Green Island Corridor program that placed biofuel stations along major interstates. Nashville leads coverage, supported by regional chain Thorntons.
Tennessee isn't a corn producer, but targeted infrastructure investment filled the gap. The Biofuel Green Island Corridor Grant Project funds E85 and B20 infrastructure through public-private partnerships, with stations spaced within 100 miles of each other along interstates.
Tennessee has just one major ethanol facility: Green Plains Obion in Rives producing 120 million gallons annually (currently being acquired by POET).
Maximum grants reach $45,000 per E85 fuel system or $90,000 for both E85 and B20. Retailers must provide 20%+ of project costs. Blue logo signage on interstates advertises Green Island stations. DOE awarded $231 million to Tennessee biofuels partners since 2005.
Thorntons operates 200+ locations across 6 states including Tennessee, with multiple Nashville-area stations carrying E85. Twice Daily serves Nashville. Pilot/Flying J (founded in Knoxville) offers E85 at select locations. Edwards Oil Company operates stations in Columbia, Lewisburg, Shelbyville, and Tullahoma.
Memphis has historically been underserved. Chattanooga was identified as a gap area. Northeast Tennessee/Tri-Cities has sparse coverage. The I-81 corridor offers limited options.
E85 typically runs approximately 10% less than regular gasoline. Tennessee enjoys among the lowest regular gasoline prices nationally, meaning absolute E85 prices stay reasonable.
Thorntons locations in Nashville are your most reliable E85 source. Look for Green Island Corridor blue signage along I-40, I-65, and I-75. If traveling to Memphis, verify E85 availability before departing Nashville.
E85 is an ethanol-heavy fuel blend (51-83% ethanol) for flex fuel vehicles. Learn what E85 is, how it differs from regular gas, benefits, drawbacks, and if it's right for your car.
Compare the real-world costs of E85 versus regular gasoline for your vehicle. Learn how to calculate cost per mile and determine if E85 saves you money.
Discover the environmental, economic, and performance benefits of E85. From reducing emissions to supporting American agriculture, learn why FFV owners choose E85.
Find E85 stations along your travel route. Perfect for road trips and long-distance travel.
Open Route Planner →View E85 station availability across all 50 states and Washington D.C.
View All States →