Cannabis dispensaries are not permitted in Nashville or anywhere in Tennessee. The state has not legalized recreational or medical marijuana sales. There are no zoning provisions for cannabis retail because the activity is prohibited under state law (T.C.A. § 39-17-417).
Tennessee does not have a medical or recreational marijuana program, so there are no dispensaries to zone. The Metro Nashville Zoning Code does not include cannabis retail as a permitted use in any zoning district. While some Tennessee legislators have introduced medical cannabis bills, none have been enacted. Nashville cannot authorize dispensaries without a change in state law.
Operating a cannabis dispensary in Nashville would constitute illegal drug distribution, a felony under Tennessee law with penalties including imprisonment and substantial fines.
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