Soil labs by state
Tennessee
Tennessee homeowners use the University of Tennessee Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville for routine home lawn and garden soil testing. UT/TSU county Extension offices are the local starting point for sample boxes and county-specific help, but mailing or dropping samples directly to the Nashville lab is also an official option.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State soil lab
- University of Tennessee Soil, Plant and Pest Center
- Lab website
- Official page →
- Basic test price
- $15.00 per sample
- Find your county Extension office
- Official page →
Official resources in Tennessee
Main statewide lab page for Tennessee soil testing, diagnostics, payment, and results access.
Official homeowner page with lawn/garden sampling, packaging, payment, and shipping options.
Official fee schedule plus pickup, payment, drop-off, and shipping details.
County-by-county UT Extension finder for local office contacts and websites.
Official steps for paying online and notes about county offices that may ship samples.
Key facts for Tennessee
- The University of Tennessee Soil, Plant and Pest Center provides soil testing for homeowners across Tennessee.
- The 2026 fee schedule lists the soil nutrient test at $15.00.
- The lab says samples may be dropped off or shipped to 5201 Marchant Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.
- Sample boxes can be picked up at most local county UT/TSU Extension offices.
- The lab says some county offices ship samples, some do not, and some may charge a fee.
- The lawn and garden page says results should be emailed within 7 business days after the lab receives the sample.
What to do next
- Use the county office finder first, then check your county Extension page or call ahead to confirm whether that office accepts soil drop-off or ships samples.
- Download the current home soil submission sheet, follow its sampling/packaging directions, and include the submission sheet with payment or your online order number.
- If mailing directly, use a sturdy shipping box and do not mail cash; the lab lists check, online payment, card callback, or in-person payment options.
Helpful guides
- How to take a soil sample for a lab test
- University soil labs vs. private labs vs. home kits
- How to read a soil test report
- Soil pH and lime: what your test is telling you