What it should cost

What does a new fence cost around Nashville? Wood: $15 to $50 a foot. Chain link: $10 to $40.

Real ranges from published 2025-2026 cost data, with the sources listed, so you know the number before anybody shows up with a clipboard.

The short answer

HomeGuide puts wood fencing at $15 to $50 per linear foot and chain link at $10 to $40. A 200-foot wood fence runs about $3,000 to $10,000 installed, and 200 feet of chain link about $2,000 to $8,000 (HomeGuide, February 2026). A Nashville fence company lists $1,400 to $11,400 across all fence types (Fence Nashville, 2026). That's a contractor's own page.

The numbers

Wood fence, per foot (HomeGuide, 2026)	$15 to $50
Wood fence, 200 ft installed (HomeGuide)	$3,000 to $10,000
Chain link, per foot (HomeGuide)	$10 to $40
Chain link, 200 ft installed (HomeGuide)	$2,000 to $8,000
6 ft wood privacy, Nashville, per foot (Fence Nashville)	$17.65 to $42.83
All fence types, Nashville (Fence Nashville)	$1,400 to $11,400

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What makes the price go up or down

Height. Taller fences cost more per foot.
Total length.
Material. Pine and spruce cost less than cedar; chain link price depends on gauge and coating.
Slopes, rocks and roots in the fence line.
Gates, privacy slats and tearing out the old fence.
Permits.

Before you sign anything

Get at least two written quotes that list the same items.
Ask what's included: permits, haul-away, cleanup and warranty.
Ask who does the work, their crew or a sub.
Don't pay the full amount up front.

Why I'm telling you this

I learned the trades hands-on and ran my own construction company in Colorado. I've watched other contractors do to homeowners exactly what this page teaches you to stop. Not knowing is where the upsell lives. Now you know.

Quick answers

Is chain link cheaper than wood?
Usually, yes. It also needs less maintenance and tends to last longer (HomeGuide).

What does upkeep cost?
Chain link runs about $50 to $200 a year. Wood runs $2 to $6 per foot a year, plus $300 to $900 for repairs (HomeGuide).

Can posts go in without concrete?
It's possible with driven posts, but concrete footings hold better, especially on taller fences (HomeGuide).

Sources

Educational only. Prices are published ranges as of October 2026. Your real price depends on your house, so get written quotes. Built by a Gen Xer with AI, for Gen Xers.

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