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Hot Spring Highlife Grandee hot tub with a Blackwood cabinet on a lakeside dock at dusk, below a modern glass-walled home

HOT TUBS OF TENNESSEE

Hot Spring® Spas

Hot Spring® is the world’s number-one selling hot tub brand, with four collections: the flagship Highlife®, the bold Limelight®, the essential Hot Spot®, and the plug-and-play Freeflow®. You can buy any of them at our six showrooms.

Shop Hot Spring by Size

Hot Spring spas come in sizes for every backyard. Compare models by seating or price tier and find the right fit for your home.

Find the Right Hot Tub

These six questions are a great place to start when choosing a hot tub. Answer them and you’ll know which models fit your home and needs.

How many people will use it?

Choose based on a normal week. This one answer narrows the field more than any other.

What do you want it to help with?

Back pain, arthritis, stress relief, better sleep. Each one has a straight, sourced answer in Hydrotherapy 101.

Lounge seat, or open seating?

A lounge lets one person recline full-length. Open seating fits more people. Neither is better, and it’s the main reason to try a few spas before choosing.

Which features matter most?

Massage systems, water care, lighting, audio, smart controls. Jet count is marketing; jet design is therapy.

Do you want salt water care?

Softer-feeling water, far less dosing, and up to a year between water changes. It’s the biggest what-is-it-like-to-own decision.

What’s your timeframe?

Ready for numbers? Get pricing on the models you’re weighing. Still researching? Take the full guide with you. Either answer is a good answer.

FreshWater® Salt System and FreshWater® IQ

Salt-ready Hot Spring® spas turn a small amount of dissolved salt into chlorine automatically, so you add fewer chemicals and spend less time on maintenance.

FreshWater® Salt System

A titanium cartridge converts dissolved salt into chlorine as the water circulates, and the cartridge is owner-replaceable about every four months. Included on the Highlife® collection, and salt-ready on Limelight® and Hot Spot®. Learn more about the Salt System.

FreshWater® IQ

FreshWater IQ adds hourly water testing and one-touch dosing on top of the salt system. The spa tests itself, shows you what it needs on the control panel or app, and corrects pH at a tap. Available on 2024-and-newer Highlife® and Limelight® models. Learn more about FreshWater IQ.

What about the Freeflow® collection?

The plug-and-play spas in Hot Spring’s Freeflow® collection use FROG® cartridge sanitizing instead: pre-filled cartridges that keep chlorine steady without daily measuring.

Water spilling over the edge of a Hot Spring Highlife Vanguard spa

Can You Plug a Hot Tub Into a Regular Outlet?

Yes. The Freeflow® collection comes with a GFCI power cord that plugs into a 115V outlet, with no 230V hardwiring needed: fill it, plug it in and enjoy. It’s the easiest way to get into a quality Hot Spring spa.

The trade-off is that the jets and heater share the circuit, so on a cold night with the jets wide open the water can cool a touch. Full-size Hot Spring spas run on a dedicated 230V circuit and hold full heat with everything running. In Tennessee you’ll soak year-round, so if long winter soaks with strong jets are the goal, a 230V model is worth the electrical work.

110V vs. 240V, Explained
Man relaxing in a Freeflow Azure plug-and-play spa while a woman leans on the rim

What our customers say

Five-star Google reviews from customers who bought their hot tub at one of our showrooms.

“We had an amazing experience buying a new Hot Spring tub from Hot Tubs of Tennessee.”

Michael H. & Tracy G. Knoxville Showroom ·

“Logan is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. She made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxed.”

Heather Fisher Crossville Showroom ·

“We love our hot tub and feel confident knowing they’ll be there if anything comes up.”

Mandy Patch Knoxville Showroom ·

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the hot tub questions we hear most. The Learning Center covers each one in depth.

How much does a hot tub cost?

Published price ranges run by tier, and our cost guide walks them with real numbers. We don’t price a specific model sight-unseen because your real cost depends on the model, the features you choose, and what your site needs. Get pricing and we’ll quote your exact setup.

Will it cost a fortune to heat in winter?

Cold climates cost more, but layered foam or FiberCor® insulation, an insulated base pan, recycled heat, and a tight cover keep it efficient. The cover is the biggest daily factor.

Can I plug a hot tub into a regular outlet?

Yes. The Freeflow® collection comes with a GFCI power cord that plugs into a standard 115V outlet. Full-size Hot Spring spas run on a dedicated 230V circuit installed by a licensed electrician. Our 110V vs. 240V guide walks the trade-offs.

What size hot tub do I need?

2 to 3 seats fits couples and small spaces, 4 to 5 fits most families, and 6 to 8 is built for entertaining. Bigger uses more energy and chemicals, so choose based on a normal week.

Woman relaxing beside her partner in a Hot Spring Highlife Vanguard hot tub in Alpine White

Try Before You Buy

Crossville · Franklin · Germantown · Knoxville · Lebanon · Murfreesboro

The best way to know if a hot tub fits you is to experience it in person. We keep them heated and ready year-round so you can try before you buy.

Book a Test Soak

Ready to get started?

Come see the heated spas in person at one of our six Tennessee showrooms, or book a free Test Soak and try one before you buy.