The Tennessee Growers Coalition (TGC) is committed to advocating for Tennessee’s hemp industry by advancing policies that protect hemp growers, retailers, and consumers. TGC focuses on grassroots advocacy, representing the industry’s interests in legislative matters, providing educational resources to stakeholders, and building community awareness about hemp. Through ongoing efforts in policy work and legal actions, TGC aims to secure a fair regulatory environment that enables growth and innovation within Tennessee’s hemp sector.
The TGC is suing the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) over their restrictive rule that bans the sale of any products containing over 0.3% TOTAL THC (THCa + THC). The industry has been self regulated since 2018 without any major issues. Since July of 2023 over 15 million dollars in tax revenue has been reported from HDC alone. The TDA’s decision to ignore the majority of the 19,000 comments made in opposition of the rules is just one of the many reasons why we are suing them.
The only way to stop these rules is by suing the TDA. NOW is the time to fund the fight to SAVE THCa!
SAVE THCa Lawsuit: In December of 2024, the TGC and our attorneys, The Hemp Law Group, will file the lawsuit against the TDA’s final rules.
Grassroots Advocacy: In preparation for the 2025 legislative session and to continue the fight to save thca, we have launched a call to action campaign to bring awareness of the industry’s voice to our leaders.
Education Outreach: The TDA’s rules and the TBI’s bill to ban thca even further has brought a lot of confusion and doubt in the industry. Neither issue has been finalized and the TGC is not baking down!
Join the Tennessee Growers Coalition and be part of the movement shaping Tennessee’s hemp industry! As a member, you’ll access exclusive advocacy resources, networking opportunities, and insider updates on policy changes. With tiered membership options—Advocate, Champion, and Board Member—there’s a level for everyone dedicated to supporting hemp’s future. Explore our membership tiers to find the best fit for your involvement, and help us continue fighting for fair regulations and industry growth.
Since 2018 we have been advocating for the industry. From successful laws passed to protect the industry to fighting overregulation, the TGC has been working for you. You can find out more about our years past and what we have done to shape the industry for the better.
— Cynthia Cabrera, CSO of Hometown Hero