Tennessee Native Landscaping Rebates
Tennessee offers Chattanooga's RainSmart rebates (up to $5,000), Nashville's discounted rain barrel sales, and Memphis stormwater resources. Chattanooga has the most generous program; Nashville and Memphis offer rain barrel discounts and resources.
Last updated: February 2026 · 3 programs tracked
The quick version
- Chattanooga RainSmart: up to $5,000 for rain gardens, SupportScapes, rain barrels, and streambank restoration.
- Nashville: discounted rain barrel sales (Metro Water and Cumberland River Compact).
- Memphis: stormwater resources and Adopt a Storm Drain; contact for current rain barrel programs.
- Chattanooga requires 5-year maintenance agreement and current stormwater fees.
How to apply for Tennessee rebates
Most water conservation and turf replacement rebates require pre-approval before you start work. Apply first, then wait for confirmation. Starting before approval is the most common reason applications get denied. Take clear before photos of the area you plan to convert. After you complete the work, submit after photos from the same angles. Many programs are first-come, first-served, so apply early in the fiscal year when funds are available.
Each program below has its own requirements and application link. Click through to the provider for current details. Rebate amounts and eligibility can change. If you are planning a native plant conversion, check our step-by-step lawn replacement guide for project planning tips.
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Programs Tracked
$5,000
Max (all project types)
3
Regions Covered
Feb 2026
Last Verified
Chattanooga
1 program available
RainSmart Reward Rebates
City of Chattanooga
Rebates for rain gardens (up to $2,000), SupportScapes native plantings (75% of costs up to $1,000), rain barrels ($50 each, up to 10), and streambank restoration. SupportScapes replace turf and invasives with native plants; rain gardens capture rooftop runoff.
SupportScapes require at least 7 distinct native species with 15+ specimens. Apply via mywaterways.org/rainsmart-yards/
Nashville Metro
1 program available
Metro Water Rain Barrel Sale
Metro Nashville Water Services / Cumberland River Compact
Seasonal rain barrel sales at discounted prices. Metro Water customers get lower rate. Cumberland River Compact also offers 55-gallon barrels (~$70) with pickup at Shelby Bottoms. Barrels reduce stormwater runoff and provide free water for gardens.
Metro Water and Cumberland River Compact run separate seasonal sales. Stormwater fee credits may be available for non-residential; contact Metro Water for residential options.
Memphis Metro
1 program available
Memphis Storm Water – Rain Barrel & Stormwater Resources
City of Memphis Storm Water Department
Memphis Storm Water provides stormwater education, Adopt a Storm Drain program, and guidance on rain gardens and rain barrels. Contact for current rain barrel sales, cost-share programs, or stormwater incentives. Project Rain Garden installs at schools; residential programs may vary by year.
No residential rebate program confirmed. Department offers resources and may have seasonal rain barrel sales or partnerships. Check memphisstormwater.com for updates.
Rebates in Other States
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