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Sperm donor pay in Tennessee

1 open collection site at Cryomate, $1,200.

Banks near youKnown-donor agencies

In Tennessee: 1 open walk-in bank site. Known-donor agencies work nationwide — including Tennessee — so a directed match is an option even where no bank is within driving distance.

Tennessee's open collection site is Cryomate in Nashville ($1,200/month). Fairfax Cryobank lists Nashville as coming soon, not open.

Cryomate advertises $1,200 a month. Its height label is Preferred: 5'7" or taller and its education label is Some college. Fairfax's Nashville room is coming soon, so it is not an open Tennessee site.

Collection sites

NashvilleCryomate

Seattle Sperm Bank: Nashville TN

Fairfax Cryobank: Nashville TN

Cryomate

$1,200
monthly
Deferred
walk-out
~$150 est
per donation

City-level breakdown

Nashville

Cryomate ($1,200/mo) is open. Fairfax lists Nashville as coming soon.

The open site is in Nashville. Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Memphis donors face a long drive. Chattanooga is closer to Xytex in Atlanta than to Nashville.

Banks in neighboring states

Xytex in Atlanta, GA(214 mi) south — closer for Chattanooga donors

Known-donor & directed agencies (nationwide)

A separate route from the walk-in banks above: directed / known-donor agencies match you to specific intended parents and work nationwide, including Tennessee. Each agency's per-cycle figure is on its profile. It doesn't sort against bank pay.

Growing GenerationsKnown donor
$10,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38.5
MSM: Ask agency
My Baby Donor AgencyKnown donor
$10,000–20,000
per cycle · paid by family
18–30
MSM: Ask agency
Elevate BabyKnown donor
$6,000+
per cycle · paid by family
19–38
MSM: Ask agency
New Grace FertilityKnown donor
$6,000–20,000
per cycle · paid by family
19–38
MSM: Ask agency
The Seed ScoutKnown donor
$5,000
per cycle · paid by family
24+
MSM: Welcomes gay/bi
Ivy SurrogacyKnown donor
$5,000–50,000
per cycle · paid by family
18–39
MSM: Ask agency
GSHC SurrogacyKnown donor
$5,000–20,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–35
MSM: Ask agency
Coast to CoastKnown donor
$5,000–10,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38
MSM: Ask agency
Elite Donor SolutionsKnown donor
$5,000–50,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38
MSM: Ask agency
Sperm Bank of New YorkKnown donor
$5,000–10,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38
MSM: Ask agency
The Genesis GroupKnown donor
Donor-set
per cycle · paid by family
21–35
MSM: Ask agency

“MSM” = whether the agency welcomes gay/bisexual donors. Directed donation is exempt from the FDA anonymous-bank deferral, but only Seed Scout says so on its own pages — treat “Ask agency” as unconfirmed, not a no.

Bank or agency — how to choose

  • Want steady, local income? Use a walk-in bank above — a recurring wage over a 6–12 month commitment, if a site is within driving distance.
  • No bank nearby, or want a bigger one-time sum? A known-donor agency pays a larger per-cycle fee and works anywhere in Tennessee.
  • Gay or bisexual? Directed donation is the practical route — the FDA anonymous-bank MSM deferral doesn't apply when the recipient knowingly accepts you.
Compare all known-donor agencies

Legal note

Tennessee (Tenn. Code §68-3-306) treats a child conceived by donor insemination with the recipient's consent as the legitimate child of the intended parent, ending the donor's rights and obligations.

Frequently asked

How much do sperm donors make in Tennessee?

Sperm donor pay in Tennessee is $1,200 at Cryomate. That is an advertised ceiling — most donors take home less, and part of each payment may be held until samples clear the FDA quarantine.

Where can I donate sperm in Tennessee?

There is one open collection site in Tennessee: Nashville (Cryomate). You have to visit a site in person, so proximity is the real constraint.

Which Tennessee sperm bank pays the most?

Cryomate, with a site in Nashville, at up to $1,200/month. Higher pay usually comes with stricter screening or a longer commitment.

Which sperm bank is easiest to join in Tennessee?

Cryomate is the only open bank in Tennessee, with a preference of 5'7" or taller. Acceptance rates are bank-claimed, though, so treat them as marketing rather than your real odds.

What do I need to donate sperm in Tennessee?

Requirements vary by bank. Age, height, and education on this page come from each bank's directory record. The main bottleneck is biological: whether your sample survives the freeze/thaw process.

Can I donate in Tennessee if there's no sperm bank near me?

Yes. Walk-in banks require in-person visits, so they only help if a site is within driving distance. Known-donor agencies work nationwide — including Tennessee — and each agency's per-cycle figure is on its own profile. It's also the practical route for gay and bisexual donors.

Cryomate sperm donor paySee the full directory

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