Clothing Manufacturer for Nashville Brands
Nevear makes custom clothing and merch for Nashville brands, artists and venues, from a first run of 50 pieces per item to around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to Nashville.
This page covers what matters for a Nashville label: timing merch around the city's festivals and trade shows, how Tennessee taxes clothing, the resale certificate you get when you register, and duty on imports.
- Minimum order
- Typically 50 pieces per item
- Lead time
- Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
- Sales tax in Tennessee
- 7% state rate plus local tax
- CMA Fest 2027
- 10 to 13 June, downtown Nashville
Why Nashville brands and artists work with Nevear
- Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so a tour or release can have its own design without committing to hundreds of units. Read what MOQ means.
- Merch that sells. Screen print, puff print, embroidery and DTG on tees, hoodies and caps; see screen printing vs DTG for which suits your artwork.
- Room to grow. Repeat orders can reach around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment, from the same approved sample.
- A predictable timeline. Samples take 2–3 weeks, and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.
We make t-shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, jeans and tank tops for Nashville labels and artists.
Planning merch around Nashville's calendar
CMA Fest fills downtown Nashville every June; the 2027 festival runs from 10 to 13 June. MAGIC, the fashion trade show, also holds a Nashville edition, on 11 and 12 May 2027. If you are selling at either, or launching around them, work back from the date you need stock.
From sample to delivered order
Sample
2–3 weeks
Bulk order and delivery
3–4 weeks from your order, shipping included
Weeks from the start of sampling
One sample round and the bulk order take about five to seven weeks, so for June merch send your artwork or tech pack by early April, leaving room for a second sample.
How Tennessee taxes clothing
Tennessee's state sales tax is 7%, and counties and cities add local tax on top, so check the current rate for your location with the Department of Revenue. Each summer the state holds a sales tax holiday when clothing priced at $100 or less per item is tax-free; in 2026 it ran from 31 July to 2 August.
Anyone selling taxable goods in Tennessee must register for sales and use tax. Once registered, retailers receive a Tennessee Certificate of Resale, which they give to suppliers to buy stock for resale without paying sales tax.
Made in the USA or imported: what you pay at the border
| Where the clothing is made | Duty into the US |
|---|---|
| USA | None |
| UK | 16.5% + 10% |
| Pakistan | 16.5% + 10% |
| China | 16.5% + 12.5%, plus 7.5% on many lines |
Our US guide explains each rate, the tariff changes of 2026 and the FTC rules for labeling clothing sold in the US.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevear based in Nashville?
No. Nevear Apparel LLC is a US company based in Wyoming. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to brands in Nashville.
What is the minimum order?
Typically 50 pieces per item. The exact minimum depends on the product, fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.
Can you make tour and festival merch?
Yes. Tees, hoodies, caps and more, from typically 50 pieces per design, with screen print, puff print, embroidery or DTG. Samples take 2–3 weeks and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date.
Is clothing taxed in Tennessee?
Yes, at the 7% state rate plus local tax, except during the summer sales tax holiday, when clothing priced at $100 or less per item is tax-free.
Sources
- CMA Fest: 2027 dates and passes
- MAGIC: Event information
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: Sales and use tax
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: 2026 sales tax holiday
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: Registering for a sales and use tax account
- US International Trade Commission: Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Facts checked on . Rules change, so confirm with the source before you rely on them.
Making clothing for Nashville?
Tell us what you want to make and how many pieces. We will confirm the minimum, the best production country and a timeline in your quote.