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Cannabis and hemp laws

Tennessee

Hemp-derived products only; no cannabis program

Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Limited
Last reviewed
May 27, 2026

Tennessee

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Delta-10 THC

Illegal

Limits

PC 526 classifies delta-10 as a synthetic cannabinoid and excludes it from lawful hemp definition effective Jan 1, 2026

Key law

Public Chapter 526, 2025 (HB 1376 / SB 1413); Public Chapter 423, 2023 (SB 378 / HB 403); Tenn. Code §§43-27-201 to 43-27-211

Effective

January 1, 2026

Full rules

Delta-8 THC

Illegal

Limits

PC 526 classifies delta-8 as a synthetic cannabinoid and excludes it from lawful hemp definition effective Jan 1, 2026

Key law

Public Chapter 526, 2025 (HB 1376 / SB 1413); Public Chapter 423, 2023 (SB 378 / HB 403); Tenn. Code §§43-27-201 to 43-27-211

Effective

January 1, 2026

Full rules

Delta-9 THC

Restricted

Limits

TABC framework: 15 mg HDC per serving; beverages 2 servings per container (30 mg); edibles 20 per package (300 mg); 0.3% delta-9 and 0.3% total THC dry-weight caps

Key law

Public Chapter 526, 2025 (HB 1376 / SB 1413); Public Chapter 423, 2023 (SB 378 / HB 403); Tenn. Code §§43-27-201 to 43-27-211

Effective

January 1, 2026

Full rules

HHC

Illegal

Limits

PC 526 classifies HHC as a synthetic cannabinoid and excludes it from lawful hemp definition effective Jan 1, 2026

Key law

Public Chapter 526, 2025 (HB 1376 / SB 1413); Public Chapter 423, 2023 (SB 378 / HB 403); Tenn. Code §§43-27-201 to 43-27-211

Effective

January 1, 2026

Full rules

THCA

Illegal

Limits

PC 526 reclassifies THCA as marijuana above 0.3% dry weight effective Jan 1, 2026; legacy TDA retail drawdown window ended June 30, 2026; smokable hemp prohibited under §43-27

Key law

Public Chapter 526, 2025 (HB 1376 / SB 1413); Public Chapter 423, 2023 (SB 378 / HB 403); Tenn. Code §§43-27-201 to 43-27-211

Effective

January 1, 2026

Full rules

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Tennessee

Latest news and analysis

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September 13, 2026

THC-P vs THC: Potency Claims, Legal Status, and Which Federal Date Actually Applies (2026)

THC-P occurs naturally in trace amounts and is sold as a CBD-derived synthetic — and that combination puts it in a different federal bucket than most 'synthetics.' Here is how it compares with delta-9 THC on chemistry, law and testing.

Tennessee’s 2025 Overhaul of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids: ABC Oversight, New Licenses, and On-Premise Sales

Tennessee's 2025 overhaul moves hemp-derived cannabinoids under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission effective January 1, 2026, with new licenses and tax rules.

September 13, 2026

THC-P vs THC: Potency Claims, Legal Status, and Which Federal Date Actually Applies (2026)

THC-P occurs naturally in trace amounts and is sold as a CBD-derived synthetic — and that combination puts it in a different federal bucket than most 'synthetics.' Here is how it compares with delta-9 THC on chemistry, law and testing.

Tennessee’s 2025 Overhaul of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids: ABC Oversight, New Licenses, and On-Premise Sales

Tennessee's 2025 overhaul moves hemp-derived cannabinoids under the Alcoholic Beverage Commission effective January 1, 2026, with new licenses and tax rules.

FAQ

Common questions

Is marijuana legal in Tennessee?

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Tennessee. Medical access is limited to a low-THC or CBD-only program.

Is THCA legal in Tennessee?

Illegal. Public Chapter 526 (2025), signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 21, 2025, reclassifies THCA above 0.3% on a dry weight basis as marijuana under Tennessee law.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Tennessee?

Illegal. Public Chapter 526 of 2025 (HB 1376), signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 21, 2025, classifies delta-8 THC as a synthetic cannabinoid and excludes it from the legal hemp-derived cannabinoid product (HDCP) definition.

Is hemp-derived delta-9 THC legal in Tennessee?

Restricted but available. Hemp-derived delta-9 THC remains legal at Tennessee retail when packaged within the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission limits set by Public Chapter 526 of 2025.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Seed Legality

All marijuana incl. viable seeds illegal; hemp growing needs TDA license; product rules moved to TABC July 1, 2026.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Tennessee prohibits all marijuana, and Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-402 includes viable seeds in the marijuana definition (only sterilized seeds are excepted), so sale, purchase, or gratuitous transfer of marijuana seeds is chargeable under §§ 39-17-417/-418. Hemp cultivation remains lawful only under a Tennessee Department of Agriculture producer license (§ 43-27-101 et seq.), while HB 1376 (2025) moved hemp-derived cannabinoid product regulation to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission under new Title 57, ch. 7, with the framework taking full effect July 1, 2026 — a products regime that does not create any pathway for marijuana seed commerce. Seeds testing ≤0.3% THC arguably meet the hemp definition, but Tennessee has issued no guidance endorsing that reading for propagative marijuana genetics.

Key law:
Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-402, 39-17-417; § 43-27-101 et seq.; Title 57, ch. 7 (2025 HB 1376)
Last reviewed:
July 3, 2026
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