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Hotels & Lodging in Jackson, TN (2026)

1 verified hotels & lodging rules for Jackson, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Transient Occupancy Tax

The City of Jackson levies a 5 percent privilege tax on hotel, motel, tourist court and similar transient lodging under Jackson Municipal Code § 5-402, charged on the rate paid by any guest who occupies a room for less than 30 continuous days. Operators collect the tax on every guest invoice and remit it monthly to the Madison County trustee, who administers collection for both the city and county.

Jackson, TN Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate

Some Restrictions

Jackson Municipal Code §§ 5-401, 5-402

5-401. - Definitions. ... "Hotel" means any structure or space, or any portion thereof, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, and includes any hotel, inn, tourist camp, tourist court, tourist cabin, motel or any place in which rooms, lodgings or accommodations are furnished to transients for a consideration. ... "Transi...