State Laws/Tennessee
TNIllegal Updated 2026-06

Cannabis Laws in Tennessee

Tennessee has no medical or recreational cannabis program. Cannabis is fully illegal. Tennessee has some of the strictest cannabis penalties in the South.

Recreational Possession

Not legal

Medical Program

None

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Employment Protection

None

Possession Limits

Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee. Any possession is a criminal offense.

Home Cultivation

Home Cultivation Not Permitted

Employment Protections

None Protection

No protections.

Cannabis is illegal in Tennessee.

Driving Laws

Any cannabis possession in a vehicle is illegal.

Recent Legislative Changes

2023: Medical cannabis bill introduced but did not advance

Official State Resource

Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.

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