Nashville Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Nashville, TN is $230 per night lodging + $86 M&IE ($316 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Davidson.
$230
Lodging per night
all year
$86
M&IE per day
$64.50 on first/last day
$316
Total per day
$230 + $86
+75%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Nashville lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$230
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in Nashville: $86 a day
Breakfast
$22
Lunch
$23
Dinner
$36
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$64.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in Nashville
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$690
3 x $230
Meals and incidentals
$301
2 x $64.50 + 2 x $86 = $129 + $172
Total
$991
$690 + $301
Calculate your Nashville trip
Nashville, TN: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$675
Lodging
$460
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$215
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $230 | $64.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $230 | $86 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $64.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $460 | $215 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $86 per day at Nashville, TN: breakfast $22, lunch $23, dinner $36, incidentals $5; first and last day $64.50.
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Nashville per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Nashville for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Nashville, TN is $230 per night lodging + $86 M&IE ($316 per day), all year. Fiscal year 2027 runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. The standard rate for places without their own listing is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
How is per diem calculated on the first and last day in Nashville?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $64.50 instead of $86 at the Nashville rate. Full days in between get $86. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Nashville per diem rate cover?
The Nashville rate applies to the area GSA lists as Davidson. Trips elsewhere in Tennessee use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Nashville per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $230 per night all year in Nashville, and M&IE is $86 per day.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.