Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell honey from home in Tennessee?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

Yes — honey is allowed under Tennessee cottage food law.

On Tennessee's allowed list

  • Any homemade food item that does not require time/temperature control for safety (non-TCS), including non-alcoholic beverages, produced at the producer's private residence
  • Since July 1, 2025: time/temperature control for safety (TCS) homemade food items, sold only in person, unless they are or contain an item on the prohibited list

2025 Tenn. Pub. Acts ch. 431 (SB 484 / HB 130), amending T.C.A. § 53-1-118, § 4 (T.C.A. § 53-1-118(b)(3)) · Verified 2026-10-05

Status is derived from Tennessee's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full Tennessee cottage food page or see the Honey category across states.