Siding Cost in Tennessee (2027 Price Guide)
Price your siding in Tennessee
A one-story 50 x 38 ft. house in Tennessee takes about 19.3 squares of siding: $11,340 to $16,380 in vinyl, $19,690 to $28,440 in HARDIE fiber cement, installed.
Every number here follows the same math as our siding calculator - wall area from the footprint and gables, a simple shape, 10 window and door wraps, new siding over the old - adjusted for local labor (about 5% below the national average).
Tennessee Siding Prices: Vinyl, Fiber Cement, Cedar
Same walls, six materials. Vinyl stays the low-cost choice, fiber cement sits in the middle at $19,690 to $28,440, and real cedar costs the most.
| Material (1,930 sq. ft. of wall) | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl siding | $11,340 to $16,380 | $14,000 | $672.84 |
| Premium vinyl siding | $11,110 to $16,040 | $13,710 | $657.52 |
| Cedar Impressions (vinyl) | $15,030 to $21,700 | $18,550 | $908.28 |
| HARDIE fiber cement | $19,690 to $28,440 | $24,310 | $1,206.89 |
| Cedar clapboard | $18,110 to $26,150 | $22,350 | $1,105.44 |
| Cedar shingles | $20,110 to $29,050 | $24,830 | $1,233.69 |
Basis: 50 x 38 ft. footprint, one story, gables sided (5/12 roof), simple corners, trim wraps on 10 openings, installed over the existing siding.
Extras for This House
What the common extras add to the vinyl job above in Tennessee:
- Tear-off: removing old vinyl or aluminum adds about $1,960; old wood siding, about $3,920.
- Height: a raised ranch (1.5 stories) adds about $4,270; two stories add about $10,660.
- Shape: a medium-difficulty house adds about $1,690, a cut-up one with many corners about $2,860.
- Wraps: each extra window or door wrap costs about $101.45.
Price per Year of Siding
A longer-lasting wall can cost less per year even when it costs more today. The bars show price per year of service for this house.
Per year of service, Vinyl siding wins at $560.00. Paint jobs on fiber cement and cedar come on top; lives are typical, cut where the climate is harder on a material (hail and humidity).
Custom Siding Estimate for Tennessee
Every option here is priced by our siding calculator for Tennessee. Set it up like your house, then hold contractor bids against the result.
$11,340 – $16,380typical $14,000
Vinyl siding, 19.3 squares at $672.84 · one story
How Tennessee Weather Treats Siding
Siding in Tennessee has to cope with winter lows near 28°F and summer highs near 89°F. These are the local conditions that decide which material lasts:
Climate regions run from 1 (cool) to 5 (hot); Tennessee sits in region 3.
Water management. With this much humidity, how the wall drains matters as much as the panel. Flashing over windows, sealed pipe and vent openings and a clear gap above soil and mulch keep water out of the framing.
Gusty weather. Wind is hard on loose trim and corners. Fiber cement and heavier vinyl lines stay put better, and careful crews add fasteners on exposed gable walls.
Hailstorms. After a storm, check the walls that faced the wind. A cracked or holed panel lets water in and should be replaced, often under a homeowner's policy.
In Tennessee, the mild weeks of spring and autumn are the favorite time for siding, so they fill first. Crews manage fine in summer; hard winter cold slows vinyl and caulk work.
Price New Siding for Your ZIP Code
How to Compare Siding Bids in Tennessee
A siding estimate is only as good as what it includes. Check each of these:
- Insulation. Ask if foam board or insulated panels are priced in, and what R-value they add.
- Soffit and fascia. Find out if the roof edge is covered or left as is.
- Payment terms. A small deposit and the balance after the final walk-around is normal.
Siding Costs by Tennessee City
Statewide numbers hide local differences. The same 1,930 sq. ft. vinyl job, city by city:
Vinyl siding, typical house
- Nashvillepop. 688,000$11,790 – $17,020
- Memphispop. 619,000$11,770 – $17,000
- Knoxvillepop. 196,000$11,590 – $16,730
- Chattanoogapop. 187,000$11,580 – $16,720
- Clarksvillepop. 181,000$11,570 – $16,720
City figures = the statewide price adjusted by city size (population and metro area), within ±6% - the same adjustment each city guide uses.
Common Questions About New Siding in Tennessee
What is the price of siding per 100 square feet?
Siding is priced by the square (100 sq. ft. of wall). In Tennessee, vinyl runs about $672.84 per square and fiber cement about $1,206.89, materials and labor, before trim and tear-off.
Do I have to remove old siding first?
Often, yes, if the old siding is flat, dry and sound. Tear-off adds about $1,960 for old vinyl or aluminum here, but it lets the crew fix rot and add a proper weather barrier.
Is fiber cement worth the extra cost over vinyl?
That depends on your plans. For a long stay or a higher-value home, fiber cement at $19,690 to $28,440 makes sense; for the lowest cost, vinyl at $11,340 to $16,380 is hard to beat.
About these numbers: estimates from our siding calculator for Tennessee, adjusted for local labor and material costs. Use them to budget and to check quotes - your price depends on wall area, material, trim and how much old siding comes off.
