Home cannabis cultivation is prohibited in Davidson County. Tennessee has no medical or recreational marijuana program. Only CBD with under 0.9% THC (for specific conditions) is legal under TN §39-17-402. Hemp farming licensed through TDA.
Tennessee state law (TN Code §39-17-401 et seq.) prohibits cannabis cultivation for recreational or medical use. Tennessee has no medical marijuana program — only a narrow CBD oil exception (TN §39-17-402) allowing products with less than 0.9% THC for seizure patients with TDH registry. Any marijuana plant possession is criminal: 10 plants or fewer is misdemeanor manufacture/possession with intent; 10+ plants is felony. Industrial hemp (under 0.3% THC) cultivation requires Tennessee Department of Agriculture license under the TN Hemp Program. Davidson County District Attorney has deprioritized small personal possession (under 0.5 oz) since 2016 but cultivation charges are still actively prosecuted.
Under 10 plants: Class E felony, up to 6 years prison, $3,000 fine. 10-19 plants: Class D felony up to 12 years, $50,000 fine. 20+ plants: Class B felony. Asset forfeiture possible.
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