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Payday Loans in Vonore, TN: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 1,684 residents (2024 Census estimate), Vonore has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Tennessee rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Vonore follow Tennessee law (Deferred Presentment Services Act (TCA Title 45, Chapter 17)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs 15% of the check amount.
  • The nearest larger city is Maryville, about 18 miles away.

Vonore at a glance

Vonore
Population (2024 Census estimate)1,684
Change since 2020+6.6% (growing fast)
CountiesBlount County and Monroe County
Size rank among 326 Tennessee places we cover191st
Nearest larger cityMaryville (about 18 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in these counties4
Other towns within 25 miles18 (about 138,582 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)460%

Payday lending in Vonore follows Tennessee state law. Lenders that serve Vonore, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.

Credit unions near Vonore

No credit union has its main office in Vonore, but these are based elsewhere in Blount County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union in Alcoa (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Tennessee Military Federal Credit Union in Louisville (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Alcoa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union in Alcoa (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
  • Maryville Municipal Credit Union in Maryville (state charter)

Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.

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Payday loan rules that apply in Vonore

The main Tennessee rules for a payday loan in Vonore: maximum: $500 in total outstanding checks; maximum fee: 15% of the face amount of the check; loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Tennessee payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Vonore

The Center for Responsible Lending put the typical APR on a $400 payday loan in Tennessee at 460% (June 2023). For $300 at the state maximum, expect 15% of the check amount. Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Blount County before you borrow

  • Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Blount County.
  • Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
  • Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
  • Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).

Towns near Vonore

The nearest larger city is Maryville, about 18 miles away. See all 326 Tennessee cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Vonore?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Vonore under Tennessee state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.

How much does a payday loan cost in Vonore?

At Tennessee’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs 15% of the check amount. The typical statewide APR was 460% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Vonore?

No credit union is headquartered in Vonore, but Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union is based in Alcoa, also in Blount County.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. Tennessee — Consumer notice, Deferred Presentment Services Act
  5. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  6. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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