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Tennessee Marijuana Laws

As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.

Cannabis laws in Tennessee follow Tennessee’s state law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.

Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical use is restricted to low-THC products for qualifying conditions. Possession of marijuana carries legal risk. Some hemp-derived products may be sold under separate rules, but that does not mean marijuana is legal, and legality can depend on product content and labeling.

Quick facts

  • Recreational: Illegal
  • Medical: CBD/low-THC only
  • Possession: Illegal
  • Buying/Selling: Illegal
  • Tourists: Subject to state laws

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.

Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.

Legislative Background

Tennessee maintains strict prohibitions on recreational cannabis, which remains illegal. A very limited low-THC/CBD program exists for patients with specific intractable conditions (such as epilepsy), but no dispensaries or broader medical framework is in place. Possession of any amount is criminalized, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on quantity.