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Is Kratom Legal in Tennessee?

Tennessee banned kratom effective July 1, 2026. Matthew Davenport's Law, Public Chapter 950, makes it an offense to possess, make or sell kratom, including products containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine. Kratom.One does not accept orders shipping to Tennessee.

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What changed recently

  1. The House passed the bill on April 8 and the Senate passed it on April 16. Sources disagree on the signing date, so we do not state one.
  2. The ban took effect. Retailers were told to pull product.
  3. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warned that products labeled "Cat's Claw" may contain MGM-15, a kratom-related compound.

The Tennessee rules in detail

What the ban covers

According to Metro Nashville’s summary, the ban covers any part or derivative of Mitragyna speciosa that contains mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, and synthetic equivalents. There is no regulated market, no age limit that makes a sale lawful and no seller license.

Offenses and classes

Metro Nashville and the Tennessee House Republican Caucus describe three tiers: possession is a Class A misdemeanor, making, delivering or selling (or possessing with intent) is a Class C felony, and a sale to a minor by an adult at least two years older is a Class B felony. We could not open the act’s operative text, so treat the classes as reported, not as reviewed from the statute.

Other provisions reported

The House Republican Caucus summary says the law also requires medical examiners and physicians to test for kratom in suspected overdoses. The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development is reported to be adding kratom to its definition of drug. Metro Nashville’s Beer Permit Board warned that non-compliance could affect beer permit eligibility.

Enforcement and penalties

The sources we found do not name a single enforcement agency. Local sheriffs and the TBI have issued warnings. Because we could not read the act itself, exemptions, the Tennessee Code sections and the enforcement structure are unconfirmed. Ask Tennessee counsel before any decision involving Tennessee.

Federal context

Federal rules sit on top of state law. As of the sources we reviewed on October 18, 2026, DEA had temporarily scheduled mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16 (effective August 26, 2026). On October 14, 2026 it published a notice of intent to temporarily schedule 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl above a threshold (more than 1 mg per gram or per mL, or less than 100 times as much mitragynine as 7-OH); that order cannot take effect before about November 13, 2026. DEA has said its action does not override stricter state law. Check the Federal Register for anything newer, and see our overview of kratom laws for sellers for the federal background.

What this means for sellers

  1. Do not ship kratom into Tennessee, and do not sell to buyers who plan to resell there.
  2. Screen ship-to addresses and reseller customer lists for Tennessee locations.
  3. If you have Tennessee inventory or customers, get Tennessee counsel before doing anything with it.
  4. Be careful with lookalike products labeled as other botanicals that may contain kratom-related compounds.
  5. Recheck the law after the 2027 legislative session.

Kratom.One does not accept orders shipping to Tennessee. If you sell in other states, tell us your ship-to states and we will review them before quoting.

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Tennessee kratom law FAQ

Is kratom legal in Tennessee?

No. Tennessee banned kratom effective July 1, 2026 under Public Chapter 950, known as Matthew Davenport's Law.

Does the Tennessee ban cover 7-OH?

Yes, according to Metro Nashville's summary, which says the ban reaches products containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine and synthetic equivalents.

What are the penalties for selling kratom in Tennessee?

Per Metro Nashville and the House Republican Caucus, making, delivering or selling is a Class C felony, possession is a Class A misdemeanor, and selling to a minor as an adult is a Class B felony.

Can a wholesaler ship kratom to Tennessee?

Not lawfully. Kratom.One does not accept orders shipping to Tennessee.

How we verified this page

We checked the sources below on October 18, 2026. Where a primary source (a statute, bill text or agency release) was available we relied on it, and we say so when a detail comes from news coverage or a secondary summary.

What we have not confirmed yet
  • The operative text of Public Chapter 950: Tennessee Code sections, definitions and any exemptions such as FDA-approved drugs.
  • The governor's signing date, which sources report differently.
  • Which agency enforces the ban, and what Tennessee's law was before the ban.
  • Any 2027 session amendment bills.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change often and vary by city and county. Confirm the current rules with qualified counsel before you sell or ship, and recheck on a schedule.

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