STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Tennessee
Is weed legal in Tennessee? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Tennessee? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently illegal in Tennessee (TN). Very restrictive. Limited hemp/CBD only.
Adults in Tennessee should be aware that cannabis possession carries legal risk.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | 0.5 oz misdemeanor |
| Home Growing | Illegal |
| Medical Program | Not available |
| Dispensaries | No licensed dispensaries |
Tennessee has no recreational or comprehensive medical cannabis program. Hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal. Possession of cannabis is a misdemeanor for small amounts and a felony for larger quantities. Tennessee law enforcement actively prosecutes cannabis cases. Decriminalization and medical cannabis proposals have not passed in the state legislature.
Possession of 0.5 oz or less is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $2,500 fine). Over 0.5 oz is a felony. Tennessee has some of the strictest cannabis penalties in the Southeast.
Tennessee has no comprehensive medical cannabis program. A 2014 law allows limited use of oil with 0.9% THC or less for intractable epilepsy, but there is no in-state supply. Patients must obtain oil from another state.
Tennessee has no recreational cannabis program and only a very limited medical program allowing low-THC oil for epilepsy. All other cannabis use remains criminalized.
Tennessee has faced significant pressure to reform cannabis laws given its proximity to legal markets. Governor Lee has opposed recreational legalization. However, polling consistently shows majority support among residents.
Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee. Drug testing by employers is standard, and a positive result carries legal risk beyond just employment.
The most common pre-employment test in Tennessee is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
