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Tennessee pool estimate

Inground Pool Cost in Tennessee (2026)

Building an inground pool in Tennessee runs roughly 8% below the national average on labor and materials, which we apply to the pool shell. With about a 10-month swim season and residential power around 12¢/kWh, where you live shapes both the build price and what it costs to run.

A typical 400 sq ft gunite pool in Tennessee

20 ft × 20 ft, 5 ft average depth, standard (flat) excavation, no add-ons — a clean baseline before you customize.

Estimated all-in cost
$40k – $54k
Footprint
400 sq ft
Base shell
$47,080
Equipment + finish + dig
Midpoint
$47,080
Local labor
92%
vs. national baseline (100%)
  • Estimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.

Last updated June 30, 2026

Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl in Tennessee

Same 400 sq ft pool, priced three ways with Tennessee's labor rates.

Gunite (concrete)
$40k – $54k
Fiberglass
$38k – $51k
Vinyl liner
$28k – $38k

Estimate your pool in Tennessee

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Estimated total cost
$52,064–$70,440
Build: 8–12 weeks
Low $52kMost likely ~$61,252High $70k
WHERE THE MONEY GOES · at ~$61,252
Shell & construction
$53,262
Excavation
$7,989
Then budget $1,800–$3,600/yr to run it.Upkeep costs →
iEstimate for pre-qualification, not a quote; price varies by contractor, location, and season.
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Already have a pool? Running costs in Tennessee hinge on the same local power price — see monthly maintenance and heating costs. Or head back to the national pool cost calculator.