RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gas Prices Dip in Tennessee, But Your Wallet Still Knows the Difference Between a Prius and an F-150

Good news for Tennessee drivers: gas prices have dropped slightly, though not quite enough to make us all want to take a road trip to California just yet. As of Monday morning, the statewide average for regular unleaded fuel is down to $2.77 per gallon. Premium fuel, however, still thinks it’s the VIP at the pump, holding steady at $3.62 per gallon.

For comparison, the national average is a little higher at $3.18 per gallon, which is almost the same price Tennesseans are paying for mid-grade at $3.23. Diesel, meanwhile, is hanging out in the middle at $3.38 per gallon statewide.

Here in Rutherford County, the average price for regular unleaded is a friendly $2.75, matching Bedford and Wilson counties. Cannon County, however, is charging a few extra pennies at $2.87, while Coffee County is right in line at $2.76. The steepest prices in Middle Tennessee belong to Williamson County, where drivers are shelling out $3.10 per gallon. Nashville sits in the middle at $2.89.

Putting numbers in perspective: Driving from Nashville to San Diego in different rides:

• In a 2024 Ford F-150 4WD, you’ll pay about $238 each way. (Better bring your country music playlist and a credit card.)

• In a 2024 Toyota Prius, it’s only $102 each way. (You’ll save enough for tacos once you hit California.)

• And in a 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, the trip would cost you a mere $46.09 each way. (Just don’t forget where the chargers are.)

Closer to home, a round trip from Nashville to Memphis in that Tesla would cost $9.76, while the same trip in the F-150 will set you back about $51. That’s almost enough difference to buy a rack of ribs on Beale Street.

Gas may be cheaper this week, but no matter what you’re driving, one thing’s for sure: your vehicle choice has never spoken louder to your wallet.

Historical gasoline prices in Tennessee and the national average going back ten years:
September 22, 2024: $2.74/g (U.S. Average: $3.16/g)
September 22, 2023: $3.37/g (U.S. Average: $3.84/g)
September 22, 2022: $3.17/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g)
September 22, 2021: $2.86/g (U.S. Average: $3.18/g)
September 22, 2020: $1.91/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g)
September 22, 2019: $2.37/g (U.S. Average: $2.66/g)
September 22, 2018: $2.57/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g)
September 22, 2017: $2.51/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g)
September 22, 2016: $2.16/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
September 22, 2015: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g)