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Kratom Laws in Tennessee

How Tennessee law treats kratom, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Kratom is banned in Tennessee as of July 1, 2026. Under House Bill 1649 ('Matthew Davenport's Law'), signed April 16, 2026, state law prohibits the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of kratom (any part of the Mitragyna speciosa plant containing mitragynine or… House Bill 1649 (2026), effective July 1, 2026, as described by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville; Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111

KratomKratom is banned in Tennessee as of July 1, 2026. Under House Bill 1649 ('Matthew Davenport's Law'), signed April 16, 2026, state law prohibits the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of kratom (any part of the Mitragyna speciosa plant containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, their synthetic equivalents, or substances derived from the plant containing them). Knowingly possessing kratom is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months, 29 days and/or $2,500); manufacturing, delivering or selling it is a Class C felony (3 to 15 years, fine up to $10,000); and selling it to a minor, by an adult at least two years older, is a Class B felony (8 to 30 years, fine up to $25,000).
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Source: House Bill 1649 (2026), effective July 1, 2026, as described by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville; Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111

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FAQ

Is kratom legal in Tennessee?
Kratom is banned in Tennessee as of July 1, 2026. Under House Bill 1649 ('Matthew Davenport's Law'), signed April 16, 2026, state law prohibits the possession, sale, manufacture and distribution of kratom (any part of the Mitragyna speciosa plant containing mitragynine or 7-hydroxymitragynine, their synthetic equivalents, or substances derived from the plant containing them). Knowingly possessing kratom is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months, 29 days and/or $2,500); manufacturing, delivering or selling it is a Class C felony (3 to 15 years, fine up to $10,000); and selling it to a minor, by an adult at least two years older, is a Class B felony (8 to 30 years, fine up to $25,000).

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