KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee‘s specialty license plate program offers over 100 unique options and raises millions annually for charities and organizations.
For the majority of the specialty plate options, 50 percent of the $61.50 annual fee is allocated to the organization associated with the plate after manufacturing costs are deducted. For the other half of the remaining revenue, 40 percent goes to the Tennessee Arts Commission and 10 percent goes into the State Highway Fund.
Over 480,000 individual specialty plates were sold in the 2025 fiscal year, or from July 2024 to June 30, 2025. These plates outpaced the rest in sales.
1. In the Black (Millennial Debt Foundation)
The sleek black specialty plate quickly became a favorite of Tennessee drivers since it was first issued in 2022. The Tennessee Department of Revenue sold 72,710 in the 2025 fiscal year, generating $1,181,662.65 for the Millennial Debt Foundation…