Tennessee
Licensing compacts, fees and where to apply.
Nurses (RN, LPN/VN)
Nurse Licensure Compact
Member: multistate licenses work here.
- If your home state is an NLC state, your multistate license covers work here.
Physical therapy (PT, PTA)
PT Compact
Issuing privileges.
- Privilege fee for PTs: $240 ($195 state + $45 compact).
- Jurisprudence exam: Must be passed within 30 days after privilege issued (Initial & Renewal).
Occupational therapy (OT, OTA)
OT Compact
Accepting applications since May 20, 2026.
- State fee: $125 for OTs, $100 for OTAs, plus the $75 compact fee.
Speech-language pathology and audiology
ASLP Interstate Compact
Issuing privileges.
Taxes
Tennessee has no state tax on wages. Your home state may still tax this income.
Ask about Tennessee
Steps, fees and timing from the official board. Free account needed.
Compact status checked Nov 4, 2026. Always confirm with the board before you apply.
- Nurse Licensure Compact: participating jurisdictions map — NCSBN / Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators. Checked Nov 4, 2026.
- PT Compact Process & Requirements: fees and jurisprudence by state — PT Compact Commission. Checked Nov 4, 2026.
- Before You Apply for an OT Compact Privilege (states accepting applications and fees) — Occupational Therapy Compact Commission. Checked Nov 4, 2026.
- ASLP-IC Compact Map — ASLP-IC Commission. Checked Nov 4, 2026.
- State individual income tax rates and brackets — Tax Foundation. Checked Nov 4, 2026.