Tennessee's Domestic Kitchen statute permits home production of non-potentially-hazardous foods for direct sale, with statewide labeling and sales channel rules that local governments cannot override through zoning bans.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. Section 53-1-102 and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Domestic Kitchen rules, residents may sell home-produced shelf-stable foods such as baked goods, jams, and dry mixes directly to consumers. Sales are permitted at farmers markets, community events, online with in-state delivery, and from the home. No license is required, but products must be labeled with producer name, address, ingredients, allergens, and the disclosure that the food is made in a home kitchen not subject to state inspection. Annual sales are not capped, but potentially hazardous foods like meat and dairy remain prohibited.
Selling prohibited categories or unlabeled product may result in cease-and-desist orders, product seizure, and misdemeanor enforcement under Title 53.
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