Is cannabis legal in Tennessee?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Tennessee?

Cannabis in Tennessee is restricted. Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee, which has no recreational program and no operational medical program. The only allowance is a narrow one for low-THC CBD oil (under 0.9% THC) for qualifying patients. Marijuana (more than 0.3% delta-9 THC) is illegal.

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Cannabis

Restricted: Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee, which has no recreational program and no operational medical program.

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Summary

Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee, which has no recreational program and no operational medical program. The only allowance is a narrow one for low-THC CBD oil (under 0.9% THC) for qualifying patients. Marijuana (more than 0.3% delta-9 THC) is illegal.

Source: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/attorneygeneral/documents/ops/2016/op16-040.pdf · Updated July 16, 2026

Tennessee Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Tennessee →Restricted
Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee, which has no recreational program and no operational medical program.
Possession Limits in Tennessee →Restricted
Marijuana is illegal to possess in Tennessee in any amount.
Home Cultivation in Tennessee →Restricted
Home cultivation is illegal in Tennessee and is prohibited, with the risk of felony charges.
Public Use in Tennessee →Restricted
Cannabis use in public is not allowed in Tennessee — all cannabis use is illegal.
Buying Cannabis in Tennessee →Restricted
Tennessee has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries — marijuana cannot be legally purchased.

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