Hemp Industry
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
December 5, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) remains committed to providing clarity and transparency as regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products transitions from TDA to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
Under Public Chapter 526, regulatory oversight of HDC products will transfer from TDA to TABC on January 1, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition for the industry, TDA entered into an agreement concerning all current HDC licenses issued by TDA through December 31, 2025. Under this agreement, the TDA issued licenses will remain valid and regulated under T.C.A. § 43-27-201, et seq., and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs., Chapters 0080-10-02 and 0080-10-03 until the TDA licenses expire on June 30, 2026.
To facilitate TDA’s continuing regulatory oversight of these licensees and provide clarity for industry, TDA withdrew its pending repeal of its HDC products rules on December 5, 2025. This means that TDA’s program rules for HDC products suppliers and retailers remain in effect.
We remain committed to fostering a regulatory framework that ensures clarity, consistency, and consumer confidence throughout this process.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) remains committed to providing clarity and transparency as regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products transitions from TDA to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
Under Public Chapter 526, on January 1, 2026, regulatory oversight of HDC products will transfer from TDA to TABC. To ensure a smooth transition for the industry, TDA and the Tennessee Department of Revenue (DOR) have entered into an agreement concerning all current HDC licenses issued by TDA through December 31, 2025. The TDA issued licenses will remain valid and regulated under existing TDA rules until their expiration on June 30, 2026.
Licenses held under TDA remain subject to the current applicable rules and regulations through their expiration date. Accordingly, all HDC retailers and suppliers licensed by TDA must continue to comply with T.C.A. § 43-27-201, et seq., and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs., Chapters 0080-10-02 and 0080-10-03 until their TDA license expires.
We remain committed to fostering a regulatory framework that ensures clarity, consistency, and consumer confidence throughout this process.
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is aware of the hemp-related provision included in the federal funding legislation approved by U.S. Congress and signed by President Trump on November 12, 2025.
Until TDA has more information, Tennessee’s hemp program will remain unchanged under existing state law while federal agencies develop guidance to implement the new provision. Similarly, at this time regulation of hemp production and hemp-derived cannabinoid products also remains unchanged under current state law.
TDA remains committed to providing clarity and transparency and, as the legal landscape for hemp evolves, will notify stakeholders of regulatory changes that may impact them.
On May 21, 2025, HB1376/SB1413 became law as Public Chapter 526. Following passage by the Tennessee General Assembly, hemp industry stakeholders have reached out to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) seeking clarification of the bill as it relates to hemp producers (i.e. hemp growers).
The Department’s requirements for licensed hemp producers remain unchanged under the state hemp program, which complies with federal requirements. Hemp rules and regulations can be viewed at Hemp Rules and Regulations.
TDA is not otherwise able to comment on the content, interpretation, or potential application of Public Chapter 526. That responsibility is assigned to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). Therefore, TABC is the appropriate agency to comment on the implementation of the new law.
To submit a change to your current hemp application, please log into TDA’s secure online portal at https://tnlcp.lcp.tracefirst.com/portal/users/sign_in.
For More Information:
Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Hemp Section | PO Box 40627, Nashville, TN 37204
615-837-5070 | industrial.hemp@tn.gov
Role: The Tennessee Department of Agriculture coordinates the rules and regulations of hemp production through Tennessee's hemp program.
Contact Information: Email industrial.hemp@tn.gov or call 615-837-5070
Relevant Questions:
- Do I need a movement permit?
- Can I add a growing area?
- Can you tell me the rules?
Role: UT Extension helps Tennesseans to improve their quality of life and solve problems through the application of research and evidenced-based knowledge about agriculture and natural resources.
Contact Information: Call or email your local extension office. Full list of county offices is available here.
Relevant Questions:
- How do I plant this crop?
- Do you have soil amendment suggestions?
- How much water should these plants get?
Role: The Farm Service Agency supports farms and farming communities with programs including disaster relief, conservation programs, commodity price guarantee programs, and loan programs.
Contact Information:
Website: Farm Service Agency
Contact: Contact the Farm Service Agency
Local Offices: Find the Farm Service Agency Office Near You
Main Address: 1400 Independence Ave., SW, STOP 0506, Washington, DC 20250-0506
Forms: Farm Service Agency Forms
Government branch: Executive Department Sub-Office/Agency/Bureau
Relevant Questions:
- How do I get a farm number?
- What is an Acreage Report and when is it due?
- Are there programs available for hemp?
Click here to submit a change to your hemp application.