Eligibility known, process pending

Tennessee Opportunity Zones 2.0

Tennessee has 507 tracts eligible for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation. Track the selection process, deadlines, and nominations as they happen.

507
Eligible Tracts
222
Rural Tracts
127
To Nominate
TBD
Community Deadline
Median Household Income
$43,125
Median Home Value
$137,500
Avg Poverty Rate
27.1%
Filed
0 / 127

Selection Process

We're tracking Tennessee's OZ 2.0 selection process as it develops. This page will update as the state publishes criteria, mapping tools, and deadlines.

Tennessee OZ 2.0 Selection Process

Research in progress — last checked: April 17, 2026

Tennessee has 507 census tracts eligible for OZ 2.0 nomination under OBBBA's updated low-income community criteria. Under the 25% federal cap, the state may nominate up to 127 tracts.

As of the last review date above, Tennessee's lead agency has not yet published a formal public OZ 2.0 selection process, eligibility mapping tool, or community nomination window. Governor the state's governor has until September 29, 2026 (with a single 30-day extension available through October 29, 2026) to submit nominations to the U.S. Treasury.

We'll update this page as the state publishes its selection process. If you're aware of a published process we've missed, please contact us.

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Where Tennessee is in the process

Criteria published
In progress
Community input
Deadline TBD
Governor submits
Jul 1 – Sep 29, 2026
Treasury certifies
Late 2026

Get notified when Tennessee files OZ 2.0 nominations

One email the moment Tennessee's governor submits nominations to Treasury. One more when Treasury certifies.