What are the best areas for food truck in Tennessee?

The top-rated areas for food truck in Tennessee are ZIP 37046 (score: 100/100), ZIP 37069 (score: 100/100), ZIP 37922 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for food truck?

A strong location for food truck combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Tennessee compare to other states for food truck?

Tennessee averages 99/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Food Truck Costs in Tennessee

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and food trucks competition.

The top markets here average $134,190 in household income. ZIP 37046 leads at 100, $162,712 median income, zero existing food trucks.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 37046 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,712
#2	ZIP 37069 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,336
#3	ZIP 37922 Pop. 39 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,638
#4	ZIP 37085 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,469
#5	ZIP 37934 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,472
#6	ZIP 37135 Pop. 23 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,028
#7	ZIP 38017 Pop. 56 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,946
#8	ZIP 38028 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,847
#9	ZIP 37179 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,844
#10	ZIP 38120 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,309
#11	ZIP 37205 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,068
#12	ZIP 38138 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,125
#13	ZIP 38139 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,052
#14	ZIP 37220 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,227
#15	ZIP 37215 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,156
#16	ZIP 38002 Pop. 44 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,478
#17	ZIP 37377 Pop. 17 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,959
#18	ZIP 37010 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,362
#19	ZIP 37037 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,458
#20	ZIP 37122 Pop. 66 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,306

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Tennessee, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $134,190 in household income. The common thread: food truck demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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