Complete Guide to Selling Homemade Food in Tennessee (2026)
Everything you need to know about the Tennessee Cottage Food Law — revenue limits, permits, allowed products, online sales, and how to start your home food business.
$75,000
Revenue Limit
Annual limit under cottage food law
Allowed
Online Sales
Sell through your own website
No
Permit Required
Start selling right away
business-friendly
Regulation Level
Tennessee is considered business-friendly for home food
What You Can Sell in Tennessee
baked goods
candy
jams
jellies
honey
popcorn
granola
dried herbs
Prohibited Products
meat
dairy
canned low-acid foods
Always verify current allowed products with your local health department, as regulations can change.
Tennessee Requirements Checklist
Here's what you need to start selling homemade food in Tennessee under the Tennessee Cottage Food Law
No Permit Needed
Tennessee does not require a permit for cottage food operations.
No Food Handler Cert Needed
Tennessee does not require a food handler certification.
No Kitchen Inspection Needed
Tennessee allows you to use your home kitchen without inspection.
Labeling Requirements
Producer name and address
Product name and ingredients
"Made in a home kitchen" disclaimer
Where You Can Sell in Tennessee
Direct Sales (from home)
Allowed in Tennessee
Online Sales (website)
Allowed in Tennessee
Farmers Markets
Allowed in Tennessee
Wholesale to Stores
Not permitted under Tennessee cottage food law
Start Your Home Food Business in Tennessee
Explore city-specific guides with local market data and business type recommendations
Farmers Markets in Tennessee
Tennessee allows cottage food sales at farmers markets — here are popular venues
Food Events in Tennessee
Nashville Food Festival
Annual celebration of Nashville's booming food scene with local artisan vendors.
Music City Food + Wine Festival
Multi-day culinary event featuring Nashville chefs and local food producers.
Visit WebsiteTomato Art Fest
East Nashville's quirky festival combining art, music, and local food vendors.
Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
World's largest barbecue competition — the ultimate venue for BBQ entrepreneurs.
Visit WebsiteCooper-Young Festival
Neighborhood festival with 100+ artisan and food vendors in the Cooper-Young district.
Home Food Business Types in Tennessee
Start any of these home food businesses under the Tennessee Cottage Food Law
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