Is cannabis legal in Tennessee?

Cannabis in Tennessee is restricted. All recreational use prohibited. Possession is a criminal offense.

TENNESSEE · CANNABIS

Cannabis

Restricted

Summary

All recreational use prohibited. Possession is a criminal offense.

Notable

All cannabis remains illegal; even CBD must be under 0.3% THC.

Penalties

Cannabis is RESTRICTED in Tennessee — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.

Exceptions & nuances

Cannabis is restricted in Tennessee, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.

Statute

Read the exact Tennessee statute that restricts cannabis — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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