Food Freedom (no cap) Last reviewed 2025-07-01
2026 reference
Tennessee Cottage Food Law
Tennessee's cottage food law sets no statewide revenue cap and no state permit or registration is required. Direct sales, farmers markets, online, and retail permitted.
Watch for: TN's HB 130 amendment (2024) opened up TCS foods, making it one of the most permissive states for ambitious bakers.
Key facts
Annual revenue cap
No cap
Permit / registration
Not required
Kitchen inspection
Not required
Food handler training
Not required
Acidified foods
Permitted (pH test)
Interstate shipping
In-state only
Where you can sell
Direct sales, farmers markets, online, and retail permitted.
- Direct (in-person)
- Farmers markets
- Online (in-state)
- Retail / grocery
What's required before your first sale
No registration, license, or inspection required. Poultry and pasteurized dairy now allowed.
Sources
Reference content only — not legal advice. State laws change frequently. Verify against the official source before launching.
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