What is the sales tax rate in Clarksville?
The combined sales tax rate in Clarksville, Tennessee is 9.5% as of 2026. It is made up of the Tennessee statewide base rate of 7%, plus applicable Montgomery County and local district taxes. Clarksville sits within Montgomery County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Tennessee is administered by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Clarksville.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Clarksville, Tennessee?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Tennessee must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Clarksville. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Tennessee.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Tennessee customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Tennessee's economic nexus threshold must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Clarksville?
To collect sales tax in Clarksville, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Tennessee sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Clarksville?
Sales tax in Clarksville is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Clarksville address, the combined rate of 9.5% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Montgomery County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Clarksville ZIP codes and how Clarksville compares with other cities in Montgomery County and across Tennessee.
