Best Fridges & Freezers for Tennessee

According to Fridge.com, Tennessee residents pay 13.06¢/kWh for electricity. See how this affects your refrigerator costs and find the best fridge for your area.

Electricity Rate

13.06¢/kWh

EIA Jan 2026

Zombie Fridge Cost

$222/yr

Old fridge running cost

Potential Savings

$157/yr

By upgrading to Energy Star

Average FIS Score

89/100

6 locations ranked

Zombie Fridge Alert for Tennessee

An old refrigerator (10+ years) in Tennessee costs approximately $222/year to run. A new Energy Star model costs only $65/year.

Upgrading could save you $157 annually!

Best Refrigerators for Mixed Humid Climate

Tennessee is in the Mixed Humid climate zone. Based on your 13.06¢/kWh electricity rate, upgrading saves you $157/year.

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Tennessee Cities - FIS Rankings

Nashville

FIS 92

High demand for large capacity "Entertaining Fridges."

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Chattanooga

FIS 90

World-class internet enables smart-kitchens.

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Knoxville

FIS 87

Eco-friendly purchasing habits.

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Tennessee Small Towns - FIS Rankings

Towns under 20,000 population with strong kitchen efficiency scores.

Gatlinburg

Small Town

FIS 91

Tourism supports robust grid infrastructure.

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Franklin

Small Town

FIS 90

Historic preservation boosts efficiency data.

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Lynchburg

Small Town

FIS 86

High water and ice quality standards.

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Find the Perfect Refrigerator for Tennessee

Based on your electricity rate of 13.06¢/kWh, Energy Star models are highly recommended.

About the Fridge.com Intelligence Score (FIS)

The FIS is a 0-100 score that measures how well a location supports efficient kitchen operation. It considers three key factors:

Grid Efficiency

Local electricity costs vs. Energy Star appliance adoption rates

Nutritional Velocity

Access to fresh food, local markets, and healthy eating patterns

Kitchen Economics

Grocery costs relative to income and storage efficiency