Fees are set by TN state law (Rule 1200-23) and based on seating capacity; the environmental specialist identifies the applicable fee at the preliminary inspection. Amounts are the statewide state schedule (confirmed via Shelby County TN); Knox-specific published figure not separately posted.
Two layers: KCHD issues the health/food permit (state mobile fee schedule applies; a commissary is generally required), and the City of Knoxville issues a separate Mobile Food Unit permit under its 04/26/16 ordinance for operating in the city/parks. Neither exact current dollar amount was published in reviewed sources.
| Category | Annual fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| temporary/special-event | $30.00 | "Temporary Food Establishment" - fixed location tied to an organized event, more than 1 day and up to 14 consecutive days. Other categories (caterer, commissary, bakery, market/deli, food processing) use state-of-Tennessee fees not published on accessible dept pages. |