Current status
Tennessee does not currently operate a medical cannabis program that The Caregivers Grove can verify. Nothing on this page should be read as legal advice — check the official state source before acting.
How Tennessee’s law developed
Tennessee has not legalized medical marijuana. Limited CBD access was authorized in 2014 and 2015 for epilepsy and intractable seizures. Multiple medical cannabis bills have been introduced.
Questions people in Tennessee ask
- Is medical marijuana legal in Tennessee?
- No. Limited CBD access was authorized in 2014-2015 for epilepsy and intractable seizures. No comprehensive program exists. Multiple bills have been introduced.
- Can I use CBD in Tennessee?
- Yes. CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are legal. Tennessee has a significant hemp industry and CBD products are widely available.
- Are there efforts to legalize in Tennessee?
- Multiple medical cannabis bills have been introduced. Nashville and Memphis have passed local decriminalization ordinances for small amounts.
- What neighboring states have legal cannabis?
- Virginia (medical and limited recreational), Arkansas (medical), and Missouri (recreational and medical) border Tennessee. Kentucky (medical, 2025) is also adjacent.
- What are the penalties for marijuana in Tennessee?
- Possession of 0.5 ounces or less is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year, $2,500 fine). Over 0.5 ounces is a felony.
