Last updated: 4.18.25
Major changes are coming to Tennessee's hemp industry that will affect what products you can legally purchase, how you purchase them, and how long certain products will even be available.
This blog will be updated frequently as we continue to monitor legislation, court rulings, and regulatory actions.
🛑 What’s Happening
On April 17, 2025, the Tennessee Senate passed SB1413 (House companion HB1376), and it's expected to be signed into law soon. These changes will:
❌ Ban THCA Flower
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All hemp-derived cannabinoid products must contain less than 0.3% total THC (including THCA).
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THCA flower will no longer be legal in Tennessee as of January 1, 2026.
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However, a judge will revisit the injunction in June 2025. If the ruling aligns with this new law, THCA products could become illegal even sooner.
This 4/20 may be the LAST TIME Tennesseans can legally buy THCA flower.
⚠️ Don’t wait. Stock up now. Many strains will be retired permanently after this season.
🚫 Ban on Online Sales & Delivery (Effective Jan 1, 2026)
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All sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid products must occur in-person at a licensed brick-and-mortar retail store.
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Online orders, shipping, and delivery within Tennessee will be banned.
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Face-to-face transactions will be the only legal method of sale.
This directly impacts our on-demand delivery model at Consider It Flowers, which is:
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Fully owned and operated by our licensed retail business
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Supported by biometric ID verification, 21+ signature collection, and photo proof of delivery
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Built for safety, privacy, and legal compliance
We're actively working with legal counsel to secure the future of delivery in Tennessee—and we're optimistic. But as of now, delivery will be banned starting in 2026.
💸 New Taxes & Business Licensing Rules
New Tax Rates:
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$0.02 per mg of cannabinoid content (wholesale)
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$50 per ounce of hemp flower (wholesale)
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$4.40 per gallon of liquid HDCP
Other Changes:
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Regulation transferred from Department of Agriculture to Alcoholic Beverage Commission
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New license structures for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers
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Retail sales must occur at 21+ restricted access locations
🤝 From the Owners: A Note from Dex & Kelsey Palmer
We’ve done everything we can to fight for the future of this industry and protect your right to safe access:
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Held one-on-one meetings with Leader Lamberth and dozens of Tennessee Representatives
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Donated to multiple trade organizations
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Paid for legal representation to support strategic lawsuits
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Spent countless hours on policy, education, and messaging
We're not giving up.
We're continuing to work closely with our legal team to push for a legal pathway for delivery in Tennessee, and we are optimistic it can be saved. But THCA is going away soon.
We appreciate you standing with us, trusting us, and supporting a local business built on transparency, safety, and community.
We'll continue updating this blog as new developments unfold.
With gratitude,
Dexter & Kelsey Palmer
Co-Founders, Consider It Flowers
www.consideritflowers.com
