1. Tennessee-specific invoice requirements

Sales tax line: 7.00% state rate. Most services rendered in Tennessee are exempt from sales tax — but materials, parts, and tangible goods are not. State 7%; combined commonly 9.25-9.75%.
Late-fee cap: Tennessee statute Tenn. Code §47-14-103 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month. Spell out the rate in writing on every invoice and in your contract — courts won't enforce undisclosed fees.
Written contract required: Tennessee requires a signed agreement for any job over $25,000. Reference the contract number on the invoice.
Right-to-cancel notice: Customers in Tennessee get 72-hour cancellation rights on certain home-services contracts. Disclose this in your terms.

2. Landscaper line items + standard terms

Every landscaper invoice in Tennessee should itemize work clearly. Standard landscapers use Net 7 terms with no deposit required.

Mowing service — billed by visit (~$55 default).
Labor — billed by hour (~$65 default).
Materials / mulch — billed by itemized.

3. Landscaper licensing in Tennessee

Pesticide application requires state certification. Some states require landscape contractor license.

4. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work completes. Use software that records open events and offers a one-click online payment so you don't need to chase a check by mail. Tennessee customers expect digital payment options today — accepting card and ACH typically reduces days-to-paid by 30–50%.

Average invoice

$285

State

Net terms

7 days

Deposit

Tennessee metro guides

Metro-specific guides include the combined sales-tax rate and local pricing benchmarks.

How to Invoice as a Landscaper in Tennessee

1. Tennessee-specific invoice requirements

2. Landscaper line items + standard terms

3. Landscaper licensing in Tennessee

4. Send and follow up

Tennessee metro guides

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