91 public E85 stations in Tennessee, led by Murfreesboro, Nashville, Clarksville. Search the map by address or ZIP.
E85 is available in major areas. Check station locations before heading out.
Tennessee operates 91 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.
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E85 typically runs approximately 10% less than regular gasoline. Tennessee enjoys among the lowest regular gasoline prices nationally, meaning absolute E85 prices stay reasonable. Across Tennessee's 91 public E85 stations, actual savings vary by retailer and regional transport costs. Remember to adjust for E85's roughly 25–27% lower fuel economy when calculating cost per mile.
Tennessee has 91 public E85 stations as of September 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. The most are in Murfreesboro (11), Nashville (8) and Clarksville (6). Those 3 cities hold only about 27% of the total — the rest are spread across smaller towns and highway stops.
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. For live station data, scroll up to the interactive map or plan a route through Tennessee.
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