Tennessee Tribes and Marijuana

Cannabis is Illegal in Tennessee

It is illegal to possess or to use cannabis for any reason in Tennessee with the exception of CBD oil for treatment of epilepsy and other severe conditions. Marijuana possession of a small amount is a criminal misdemeanor.

News Updates

Congress May Block DOJ Prosecution of Medical Marijuana in 2-Year Budget
2018.02.10 - A budget deal may block the DOJ from money needed to enforce anti-cannabis laws in states that has voter approval for medical marijuana ... Read more U.S. Justice Dept Rescinds All Obama Marijuana Policies 01.04.2018 - The DOJ today rescinded all cannabis policies of the Obama Administration that allowed states to decide their own laws on recreational and medical cannabis. ... Read more

Tennessee's Federally-Recognized Tribes

There are no federally recognized tribes in Tennessee.

Cannabis Opportunities for Tennessee Tribes

With no federally-recognized tribes, there are no cannabis opportunities for American Indian tribes in Tennessee.