Hemp Industry

Hemp Producer, Propagator, Broker Application (Hemp licenses are not renewals. There must be a new application submitted each year.)
A license must be obtained in order to grow hemp in Tennessee.
ALL LICENSES APPLIED FOR NOW WILL EXPIRE 6/30/2025

Click here to submit a hemp application.
NOTE* Click here to submit a change to your hemp application

USDA approves Tennessee's Hemp Plan

https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/hemp/state-and-tribal-plan-review

Locate a Regional Hemp Inspector

Harvesting Hemp in Tennessee

This is an exciting time for hemp production in Tennessee. In an effort to streamline the regulatory process for farmers, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture offers the following guidelines:

Do I need a movement permit?

You must have a movement permit before transporting rooted hemp plants and/or transporting harvested hemp to a processor for commercial purposes. Although it’s not required in all instances, we strongly encourage you to have a permit before moving any hemp plants or plant material. It takes only a few minutes to apply for a movement permit online here.

Do I need to carry my hemp growing license?

Although it’s not required, we strongly encourage you to carry your hemp growing license when transporting any hemp plants or plant material.