Cannabis Regulations in Clarksville, TN: What Residents Actually Need to Know

Clarksville maintains 101 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with cannabis regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Clarksville falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Home Cultivation

Tennessee treats growing marijuana as manufacturing a controlled substance, a felony at any plant count, and Clarksville adds no local cultivation rule. Growing high-THC hemp at home is separately criminalized as a misdemeanor under the 2026 hemp law.

Key details: Legal plant count: Zero. 10 to 19 plants: Class D felony. 20 to 99 plants: Class C felony. Simple possession: Class A misdemeanor. Local Clarksville rule: None; state law governs.

Cultivating 10 to 19 marijuana plants is a Class D felony under T.C.A. § 39-17-417(g)(2), with a fine up to $50,000. Growing over-limit hemp is a Class A misdemeanor.

This is one of the stricter rules in Clarksville's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Dispensary Zoning

Tennessee runs no medical or adult-use cannabis program, so Clarksville has nothing to zone and its code and zoning ordinance contain no dispensary or cannabis use category. Hemp-derived THC retail moved to state Alcoholic Beverage Commission licensing on January 1, 2026.

Key details: Cannabis program: None in Tennessee. Local zoning hits: Zero for dispensary or cannabis. Hemp THC regulator: Alcoholic Beverage Commission since 2026. School buffer: 1,000 feet from K-12 schools. Purchase age: 21 and over, in person.

Selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products without a state license is an offense under T.C.A. § 57-7-103(a)(1), and the product is subject to seizure in the same manner as beer.

This is one of the stricter rules in Clarksville's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

The Bottom Line

Clarksville is tougher than many cities when it comes to cannabis regulations. Out of the 2 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Clarksville, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

This guide is based on Clarksville's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.