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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation currently describes marijuana as illegal in Tennessee and distinguishes it from hemp.

Marijuana restrictions; exceptions need review

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. Coverage: General restrictions; exceptions not fully reviewed, not all legal questions.

General marijuana guidanceTBI describes cannabis above 0.3% delta-9 THC as illegalOfficial source

Hemp distinctionHemp and marijuana are treated separately; product-specific rules require reviewOfficial source

Details worth checking

This is a limited enforcement-guidance summary. It does not review every medical, hemp, cannabinoid-product, or prescription exception.
A product sold legally elsewhere does not establish permission to possess it in Tennessee.

Official sources

Tennessee TBI — drugs and cannabis FAQ

Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)

Licenses and regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products under the current state framework. This hemp product program does not legalize adult-use marijuana or establish a broad medical marijuana market.

615-741-1602 TABC.Info@tn.gov

Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) — official information and contact routes

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for Tennessee.

View medical card information

General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.