Senate Bill 2486, also known as the "Freedom to Farm Act," amends Tennessee law to allow registered adults to cultivate, possess, and use marijuana under specific conditions. The bill establishes a new chapter in the Tennessee Code Annotated, defining key terms related to marijuana, such as "cultivate," "mature plant," and "marijuana trim." Registered adults can cultivate up to fifteen marijuana plants (with a maximum of five being mature) at their private residence, provided the cultivation area is secure and not visible to the public. Additionally, the bill permits the possession of marijuana trim and related paraphernalia, while restricting the production and use of marijuana concentrates and oils.

To cultivate marijuana legally, adults must register with the Department of Agriculture, which will oversee the registration process, valid for three years at a cost of $100. The bill also outlines the use of surplus revenue from registration fees to support farmers' markets across the state. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with creating rules to implement the act, which will take effect upon becoming law for rule promulgation, while other provisions will be effective starting January 1, 2027.