Demand report · Tennessee (TN)

ABA therapy waitlist in Tennessee.

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Tennessee has 17.9 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 6–9 months.

17.9 BCBAs per 100K · ModerateUpdated April 2026

Local access

TN access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K17.9Certified behavior analysts per 100,000 residents.

Estimated wait6–9 monthsTypical time from insurance auth to first session.

Access levelModerateRelative to national ABA provider density.

Rural & regional

Access outside the metros.

Good access in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Rural East Tennessee and the western part of the state have fewer providers.

Key context

What to know about ABA in Tennessee.

Tennessee has moderate ABA access with growing provider networks in major metros. The state mandates ABA insurance coverage. TennCare (Medicaid) covers ABA for children with autism through managed care.

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