Tennessee (TN) — What’s Legal

Checked Oct 13, 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).

Tianeptine: Schedule II since July 1, 2022.
Phenibut: Not specifically scheduled; FDA: not a lawful dietary ingredient.
Kratom: Legal with restrictions on synthetics/altered alkaloids; natural botanical allowed.
Nitrous oxide / inhalants: Unlawful to sell/possess/use for intoxication under state inhalant statute.
THC / Cannabis: No full medical program; limited low-THC/CBD only.
Salvia divinorum: Prohibited (salvinorin A/salvia offenses codified).
Amanita muscaria: Generally legal/not scheduled.
“Mad honey”: No TN-specific ban; food safety/adulteration framework applies.

Parent tip: Report tianeptine (“gas-station heroin”) and avoid “enhanced” kratom or unlabeled “relax/focus” shots.