Growing Marijuana In Tennessee: The Updated Guide

Some states are harder to grow in than others. Tennessee is one of those states.

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Cannabis Growing in Tennessee

Outdoor Growing
Medical Marijuana
FAQs About Growing Marijuana in Tennessee
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Marijuana Laws in Tennessee

Tennessee has two separate categories of marijuana possession: less than ½ ounce and greater than ½ ounce. Anything greater than ½ ounce is classified as selling.

For marijuana growing in Tennessee, the state classifies growing 10 plants or less as a felony charge. If caught, growers could face at least a year in jail.

Outdoor Growing

Many parts of Tennessee are used for agricultural purposes. In fact, Tennessee is a leading provider of America’s tobacco industry.

Growing plants for industry is so common in Tennessee that the state is considering growing another form of cannabis, hemp, as an industry. So don’t be surprised if you see some marijuana-looking plants in this state.

Medical Marijuana

It may be a little surprise that Tennessee does not have a medical marijuana program, but it has adopted a medical CBD program.

In case you are not familiar with it, the medical CBD program lets patients use non-THC cannabis oil for treating seizures.

It is a small step toward medical legalization that, unfortunately, removes the marijuana plant from the solution.

While it doesn’t help make it easier to grow weed in Tennessee, it does show that the state is at least willing to consider the benefits of this beautiful plant.