Pool service software in Tennessee.
Tennessee pool service grew rapidly with Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga in-migration. Strong residential and an emerging commercial mix from apartment and short-term rental construction.
Residential pools
Approximately 110,000 to 160,000 residential pools
Pool service businesses
Approximately 500 to 750 active pool service operators
Service season
April to October active service
Annual median wage
$40,000 to $50,000
Pool tech wages
What pool techs make in Tennessee
Entry level
$15 to $18
per hour
Experienced
$21 to $29
per hour
Annual median
$40,000 to $50,000
per year
Licensing
Licensing rules in Tennessee
State license required
Tennessee Contractors License (S "Swimming Pool" classification)
Any contracted work over $25,000 (with $3,000 home improvement threshold)
CPO not state-mandated
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is the industry baseline for anyone managing commercial pool chemistry. Most county health departments require it even when the state does not.
Notes
- CPO required by TN Department of Health for commercial pools.
- Below the $25,000 threshold, a home improvement license still applies for work over $3,000.
Top metros
Where pool service is concentrated in Tennessee
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Operator economics
Running a pool service business in Tennessee
Opportunities
- Short-term rental boom in Nashville and the Smokies drives commercial pool demand
- In-migration creates steady new pool construction
Challenges
- Seasonal compression: open and close in two short windows
- Hard water across the state demands aggressive LSI tracking
Tennessee pool service FAQ
Do you need a license to do pool service in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee requires the Tennessee Contractors License (S "Swimming Pool" classification). Any contracted work over $25,000 (with $3,000 home improvement threshold). CPO is not state-mandated but most municipalities require it for commercial work.
What do pool service technicians make in Tennessee?
Entry-level pool techs in Tennessee earn $15 to $18 per hour. Experienced techs earn $21 to $29 per hour. The annual median is $40,000 to $50,000.
How long is the pool service season in Tennessee?
April to October active service. Humid subtropical. Pools close November through March in most of the state.
How many pool service businesses operate in Tennessee?
Approximately 500 to 750 active pool service operators run pool service routes in Tennessee, serving approximately 110,000 to 160,000 residential pools.
Why use Pooly for pool service in Tennessee?
Pooly is built only for pool service. Native embedded payments cut processing fees on every charge, consumer financing inside the quote helps close equipment and renovation jobs that Tennessee operators commonly upsell, and AI-assisted routing keeps drive time down across Nashville routes. Free during beta.
Run pool service in Tennessee?
Pooly is free during beta. Native payments, financing in the quote, AI routing and chemistry. Built only for pool service.