Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Tennessee law
Cannabis laws in Nashville 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.
Law Enforcement
Nashville officers had a reputation for leaving people alone unless something drew notice. A car that smelled like weed was a different story. A private setting was the usual preference.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The Vanderbilt, Belmont and Lipscomb crowds were the usual leads, especially while town was well supplied. Near Belmont and Lipscomb, the account named the shops and gas stations by Granny White Pike and Wedgewood. Downtown bars and clubs were another way to meet people.
Marijuana Prices
- Schwag: US$30–50 for a quarter
- Mids: US$30–40 for an eighth
- Beasters: about US$50 for an eighth
- Chronic: US$60–70 for an eighth
- An ounce usually took a connection. US$450 was the suggested ceiling.
Types of Marijuana
Beasters and mids were the most common. With a connection and US$60–70 for an eighth, the stronger named flower included AK-47, Bubble Gum, Juicy Fruit, Thai Northern Lights, Blueberry Haze, Mango and Love Potion No. 9.