Tennessee Hemp Laws
Last updated: 2026-04-07
Tennessee permits hemp cultivation under TDA, but it has become more restrictive on hemp-derived cannabinoid products sold at retail. The market remains legal, but age-gating, taxation, testing, and labeling rules make it a more regulated environment than many states.
THC Limit
0.3% total THC on a dry-weight basis for hemp production, aligned with federal law; finished hemp-derived cannabinoid products face additional state limits and compliance rules.
Licensing
TDA licenses hemp growers and requires site information, planting and harvest reporting, sampling and testing, and disposal of non-compliant crops. Retail sellers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products face separate tax and product-compliance requirements.
Regulatory body: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Key Legislation
Important Notes
Hemp-derived cannabinoid retail sales are legal but tightly regulated, including age-gating and taxation.