How much does smoking cost in Tennessee? (2026)
$9.21
average pack in Tennessee (Jan 2026), #38 most expensive of 51. State excise $0.62 + federal $1.01.
$3,362a year for a pack a day
6.0%average yearly price rise, 2016–2026
$45,029roughly, the next 10 years at that pace
A pack a day since…
| Started | Spent (real Tennessee prices) | Same money in the S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,227 | $48,444 |
| 2006 | $39,603 | $155,032 |
| 1996 | $49,302 | $250,255 |
Monthly, through December 2025. S&P 500 total returns with dividends (A. Damodaran, NYU Stern). Historical illustration, not a prediction.
50+ years of pack prices in Tennessee
| 1970 | $0.42 |
| 1980 | $0.64 |
| 1990 | $1.37 |
| 2000 | $2.81 |
| 2010 | $4.78 |
| 2020 | $5.39 |
| 2026 | $9.21 |
Sources: CDC, The Tax Burden on Tobacco (1970–2019); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (2020–2026).
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In Tennessee, 14.9% of adults smoke, down from 23.0% in 2011. 25.9% are former smokers: more people in Tennessee have quit than still smoke.
CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2011–2025.
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