Best Nissan Dealerships in Tennessee, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 7 Nissan dealers in Tennessee, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Mathews Nissan (Clarksville) is the highest-graded Nissan dealer in Tennessee.
- Twin City Nissan (Alcoa) carries the main watch-out — add-ons appear on 60% of verified quotes, averaging $1,918 — the highest rate here.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Nissan dealers across Tennessee. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded every Nissan dealer in Tennessee with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 7 Nissan Dealers in Tennessee
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Mathews Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Clarksville, TN
Mathews Nissan is the top-graded Nissan dealer in Tennessee by verified data — A grade, 99/100, based on 9 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $755 — above the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#2 — Gateway Ford Nissan
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Greeneville, TN
Gateway Ford Nissan quoted prices 4.8% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $795 — above the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#3 — Wallace Nissan Of Kingsport
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Kingsport, TN
Wallace Nissan Of Kingsport adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Nissan dealer.
- Doc fee: $719 — above the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Newton Nissan South
Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Shelbyville, TN
Verified quotes from Newton Nissan South came in 11.0% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $711 — above the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 11.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#5 — Nissan Of Cool Springs
Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Franklin, TN
Nissan Of Cool Springs priced 16.1% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.
- Doc fee: $807 — above the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: 31% of quotes, avg $277
- Listing accuracy: 16.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#6 — Downtown Nashville Nissan
Grade: B · Score: 83/100 · Nashville, TN
Downtown Nashville Nissan earns a solid B on verified data — solid fundamentals. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 44% of quotes (avg $599).
- Doc fee: $898 — well above the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: 44% of quotes, avg $599
- Listing accuracy: 4.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#7 — Twin City Nissan
Grade: C · Score: 73/100 · Alcoa, TN
Twin City Nissan grades a C — add-ons appear on 60% of verified quotes, averaging $1,918. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the TN average of $704
- Add-ons: 60% of quotes, avg $1,918
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
Nissan Dealers by Metro in Tennessee
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Nissan dealers near each major Tennessee market:
Tennessee Nissan Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathews Nissan | Clarksville | A | 99 | $755 | $0 | 9 |
| 2 | Gateway Ford Nissan | Greeneville | A | 97 | $795 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | Wallace Nissan Of Kingsport | Kingsport | A | 97 | $719 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Newton Nissan South | Shelbyville | A | 93 | $711 | $0 | 5 |
| 5 | Nissan Of Cool Springs | Franklin | A | 92 | $807 | $277 | 13 |
| 6 | Downtown Nashville Nissan | Nashville | B | 83 | $898 | $599 | 9 |
| 7 | Twin City Nissan | Alcoa | C | 73 | $0 | $1,918 | 5 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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