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Tennessee General Contractor Licensing

Every general contractor license type Tennessee issues, with continuing-education hours, renewal fees, bond requirements and approved courses. Updated for 2026.

1
License types
None
Max CE / cycle
Not required
Bond at some tier
2
CE providers

Informational only — not legal advice, and not an official government resource. Licensing rules change; always confirm against the official board source linked on this page before you renew, apply, or make a business decision. Trade Cert Hub is independent and not affiliated with any state licensing board.

Tennessee general contractors licenses at a glance

BC-B Commercial Contractor

contractor
CE
None
Fee
$250
Bond
None
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Getting started
How to become a general contractor in Tennessee →
Moving states
General Contractor license reciprocity →

CE courses in Tennessee

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Tennessee license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

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Tennessee general contractor licensing — FAQ

How many general contractor license types does Tennessee issue?
Tennessee issues 1 general contractor license type: BC-B Commercial Contractor.
Does Tennessee require continuing education for general contractors?
Tennessee has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for general contractor licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.
Do Tennessee general contractor licenses require a bond?
No state license bond is required for general contractor licenses in Tennessee at the tiers we track. Local permits may still require one.
Which IBC edition does Tennessee enforce?
Tennessee currently enforces the 2018 IBC for general contractor work.

Official source

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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