How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Vape in Tennessee? (2026)
As of November 6, 2026, the minimum age to buy a vape or e-cigarette in Tennessee is 21. Federal law sets 21 for every retail sale (21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5)); Tennessee law also sets 21 (Tenn. Code Ann. 39-17-1504(d) as amended by Pub. Ch. 324 (2025) (SA0032); 67-4-1035(d)).
Verified November 6, 2026 · confidence: under reviewAges on file for Tennessee
- Minimum age to buy
- 21 (federal, 21 U.S.C. 387f(d)(5))
- State law, vapes
- 21 · Tenn. Code Ann. 39-17-1504(d) as amended by Pub. Ch. 324 (2025) (SA0032); 67-4-1035(d)
- State law, nicotine pouches
- 21 · Tenn. Code Ann. 39-17-1504(d)
- Vapes in Tennessee
- Restricted · Vape marketing limits in force; unlisted vapes barred from Jan 1, 2027 under directory
- Pouches in Tennessee
- Legal
The age is the age to buy or be sold the product. This record does not cover possession or use by people under 21.
Dated changes on file for Tennessee (2)
- January 1, 2027 · Tennessee: vapor products not on the state directory barred from retail sale Source
- July 1, 2027 · Tennessee: 1,000-foot school rule for vapor product sales takes effect Source
Citations for the Tennessee vape record
- HA0436, House Amendment 4 to SB 763 / HB 968 (adopted; part of Pub. Ch. 324 (2025)) (Tennessee General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- SB 763 bill text (Sec. 7, 67-4-1034 vapor product directory), Pub. Ch. 324 (2025) (Tennessee General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- SA0032, Senate Amendment 1 to SB 763 (39-17-1504(d) age 21) (Tennessee General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- SA1108 and HA1208 to SB 2293, Pub. Ch. 1126 (2026) (Tennessee General Assembly, 2026-11-06) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- SB 763 bill history and Pub. Ch. 324 link (Tennessee General Assembly, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Department of Revenue TOB-19: manufacturers must register vapor products (Tennessee Department of Revenue, 2026-11-06)OFFICIAL
- Tennessee Public Chapter 324 (2025), as enacted (Tennessee Secretary of State, 2026-11-06)LEGISLATION
Neighboring states
- Vape age in Alabama Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Arkansas Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Georgia Age 21 · vapes legal
- Vape age in Kentucky Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Mississippi Age 21 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Missouri Age 21 (federal) · state law 18 · vapes legal
- Vape age in North Carolina Age 21 (federal) · state law 18 · vapes restricted
- Vape age in Virginia Age 21 · vapes restricted
Federal
Federally restricted. Federal floor: FDA premarket order required; age 21; PACT Act; no USPS mailing Federal detail
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