Williamson County, TN Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Marijuana retail
- Not authorized statewide
- Governing law
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-417
- Legal product
- Low-THC oil only
- Hemp
- Up to 0.3% THC, retail legal
- Local zoning
- Cannot permit
Summary
There are no marijuana dispensaries in Williamson County because Tennessee authorizes none. Selling marijuana is a felony statewide, and the state licenses no recreational or medical marijuana retailers, so there is nothing for the county to zone.
It is an offense for a defendant to knowingly: ... (3) Sell a controlled substance
Full Breakdown
Williamson County cannot zone for a marijuana dispensary because Tennessee does not authorize one anywhere in the state. Selling marijuana is a felony under Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-417, and Tennessee runs no medical or recreational marijuana retail program. The only marijuana-related product the state permits is low-THC (under 0.9%) oil for specific diagnosed conditions, and even that is tightly limited rather than sold through storefront dispensaries. Separately, hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC are legal and sold at licensed retailers under T.C.A. Title 57, Chapter 7, overseen by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission since January 1, 2026. A storefront selling marijuana would face felony prosecution regardless of any local approval.
Violations & Fines
Selling marijuana is a felony under Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-417. An unlicensed cannabis retail operation faces prosecution and property forfeiture, and no county or city permit can authorize a marijuana dispensary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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