How's Pot Doing in Tennessee?
Cannabis is 0% Legal in Tennessee
Last reviewed: January 13, 2026
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Tennessee?
NO
"It is an offense for a person to knowingly possess or casually exchange a controlled substance, unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of professional practice." - tn.gov
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Tennessee?
NO
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Tennessee?
NO
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Tennessee?
NO
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Tennessee?
NO
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Tennessee?
NO