Boat Painting & Antifouling in Tennessee
Browsing all marine service providers in Tennessee. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Tennessee marine industry.
Painting a yacht right is meticulous work — hull prep, fairing, primer, multiple topcoats, and proper cure conditions all matter for longevity. Bottom paint (antifouling) is typically refreshed every 1–3 years; full topside repaint is a 5–15-year decision depending on hull material and care. Awlgrip and Imron are the gold-standard polyurethane paints for topsides.
Marine service providers in Tennessee
No exact painting matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Tennessee.
Bass Annie, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3792 Sewanee Road, Memphis, TN 38109
+1-901-785-7409Website
PontoonNation Tn
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
262 Mialaquo Road, Loudon, TN 37774
+1-800-204-2303Website
Norris Lake Boat Center
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1732 Jacksboro Pike, TN
+1-865-256-9839
Modern Marine Corp
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1000 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Website
Calhoun's
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
TN
Island Cove Outdoor Center
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
6010 Highway 58, TN
Melton Hill Marina, LLC.
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
9133 Solway Ferry Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Morristown Marine
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
TN
Tommy's Boats
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
6200 Highway 58, TN
Twin Cove Marine Sales
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Myers Street, Jacksboro, TN 37757
Blue Water Resort
VerifiedMarina
220 Blue Water Campground Road, Dayton, TN 37321
+1-423-775-3265Website
Center Hill Marina
VerifiedMarina
450 Cove Hollow Circle, TN
+1-615-548-4315Website
Frequently asked questions
- How long does a full topside paint job take?
- Plan on 3–6 weeks in the yard for prep, multiple coats with cure time, and final buffing. Expect $300–$800 per linear foot for an Awlgrip-grade finish on a typical yacht.
- How often do I need to repaint the bottom?
- Most ablative antifouling paints last 1–2 years; hard antifouling (for racing or trailered boats) can go 2–4 years. Boats kept in warm water with high biological activity (Florida, Caribbean) may need annual application.