Tennessee Cannabis Compliance & Licensing
Informational summary of public regulatory information — not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the state regulator before acting.
Tennessee has no medical or adult-use marijuana program; only a narrow, largely inoperative low-THC oil law for intractable seizures exists. The state has instead become a significant market for hemp-derived cannabinoid products such as delta-8, which Tennessee moved to license and regulate with age limits, testing, and taxation under the Department of Agriculture beginning in 2023. Medical marijuana bills have not advanced in the legislature. Ancillary businesses in Tennessee overwhelmingly serve the regulated hemp-derived product sector rather than a marijuana industry.
Market & regulatory snapshot
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| Legal since | No marijuana program; hemp-derived THC products regulated 2023 |
| Primary regulator | Tennessee Department of Agriculture (hemp-derived cannabinoid program) Source: state regulator · as of 2026-01 |
| Legal status | No marijuana program; hemp-derived THC products regulated 2023 Source: state statute · as of 2026-01 |
Frequently asked questions
Is marijuana legal in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee has neither a medical nor an adult-use marijuana program; however, hemp-derived THC products such as delta-8 are sold legally under a state licensing and testing regime adopted in 2023.
No. Tennessee has neither a medical nor an adult-use marijuana program; however, hemp-derived THC products such as delta-8 are sold legally under a state licensing and testing regime adopted in 2023.