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Free Shit in Tennessee

Free shit. Dollywood still sells tickets.

24 Tennessee-only listings · 311 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026

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24 state programs, checked on official pages

Free college & tuition help

Tennessee Promise

Free community or technical college: a last-dollar scholarship covering tuition and mandatory fees.

What it costs you: Account signupDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

Stones River National Battlefield

A fee-free Civil War battlefield with no pass required.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

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Fort Donelson National Battlefield

No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

Obed Wild & Scenic River

No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Only-here money & perks

Get Alarmed, TN! free smoke alarms

Tennessee fire departments will come install a free smoke alarm in at-risk homes, courtesy of the State Fire Marshal.

What it costs you: LocationNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Energy help

Tennessee LIHEAP (THDA)

Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.

What it costs you: Account signupSeason variesNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free health programs

Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine

Free coaching and even free nicotine replacement therapy to help Tennesseans quit.

What it costs you: Phone numberNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Kids’ health coverage

CoverKids

Tennessee health coverage for kids and pregnant women, with small copays.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Tennessee

An entrance pass is not required to visit Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Tennessee.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

State park free days

Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Tennessee

An entrance pass is not required to visit Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Tennessee.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free fishing days

Fish without a license on Tennessee’s free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day was June 6, 2026; 2027 is June 12, and kids 15 and under fish free all week June 12-18, 2027.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds June 12, 2027Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

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Library card perks

Nashville Public Library Library of Things

Why buy when you can borrow? Games, fitness gear, tools, electronics and party items.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Memphis Public Libraries Library of Things

Try before you buy: borrow tools, devices and hobby gear from the library.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Memphis Public Libraries Seed Library

A free seed exchange housed in an old card catalog at the Central Library.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Knox County Public Library Read City Explorer Pass

Book free or reduced admission to Knoxville-area museums with your library card.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Library card perks

Tennessee Library for Accessible Books & Media

Free audio and braille books by mail or download, part of the Library of Congress NLS network.

What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free concerts, festivals & events

Overton Park Shell free concert series

Free live music at the historic Overton Park Shell in Memphis.

What it costs you: Nothing at allUsually see scheduleDate not posted yet. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026

Museum & zoo free days

Tennessee State Museum

Free and open to the public in Nashville.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Museum & zoo free days

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Admission and parking are free at this Knoxville museum on the UT campus.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Park, hunting & fishing passes

Tennessee State Parks free entry

All Tennessee state parks are free to visit.

What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateNot yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

Free, every Friday

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Open settlementsUS

CVS may owe you up to $5 for using its website or app

Claim up to $5 without documentation if you used CVS web or app.

What it costs you: EmailEnds Nov 16Verified on Oct 22, 2026

4 days leftChecked against the official source Oct 22

Free fishing daysTennessee

Fish without a license on Tennessee’s free fishing days

Fish without a license on set free days. Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day was June 6, 2026; 2027 is June 12, and kids 15 and under fish free all week June 12-18, 2027.

What it costs you: Nothing at allEnds June 12, 2027Not yet confirmed. Last checked Sept 27, 2026

212 days left

Everywhere in the US, by category

311 national freebies that work in Tennessee
Money Back 30 IRS VITA & TCE · IRS Free File guided software · IRS Free File Fillable Forms
Home & Utilities 19 FCC Lifeline · T-Mobile Project 10Million · Xfinity Internet Essentials
Health & Help 53 Military OneSource · Veterans Crisis Line · Vet Tix
Food & Samples 16 National Pancake Day at IHOP · Dairy Queen Free Cone Day · Rita’s first day of spring free Italian ice
Giveaways & Sweepstakes 22 Win a BRP Vehicle Sweepstakes · 2026 FCA US Sweepstakes · Driscoll’s Berry Birthday Sweepstakes
Birthdays & Rewards 63 Starbucks Rewards birthday treat · Chipotle Rewards birthday reward · Dairy Queen app birthday surprise
Fun & Free Days 108 Epic Games Store free game every week · Amazon Luna monthly games for Prime · GOG free DRM-free games
Also in Canada (21)