Tennessee
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| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | D | F | F | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | D |
| Tobacco Taxes | F |
| Access to Cessation Services | F |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | F |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Tennessee's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Support local comprehensive smokefree laws covering age-restricted venues, including e-cigarettes;
- Increase funding for the state tobacco prevention and cessation program to $13 million, allocate the $13 million in Juul settlement funds the state will receive over 6 years to the state program and ensure that funding is spent according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs; and
- Require all tobacco retail businesses to obtain licenses, provide for and fund specific enforcement measures and establish a meaningful penalty structure for underage sales violations.
Tennessee Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
Tennessee Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,600,000 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,664,198* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $4,264,198 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $75,600,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 5.6% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $403,500,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $2,600,000 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,664,198* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $4,264,198 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $75,600,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 5.6% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $403,500,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited (non-public workplaces with three or fewer employees exempt) |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Restricted* |
| Bars: | Restricted* |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | N/A |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: TENN. CODE ANN. §§ 39-17-1801 to 39-17-1810 (2021).
* Smoking is allowed in restaurants and bars that do not allow persons under 21 to enter at any time.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited (non-public workplaces with three or fewer employees exempt) |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Restricted* |
| Bars: | Restricted* |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | N/A |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: TENN. CODE ANN. §§ 39-17-1801 to 39-17-1810 (2021).
* Smoking is allowed in restaurants and bars that do not allow persons under 21 to enter at any time.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $0.62 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $0.62 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | No |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $0.46; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Tennessee Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | No |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All 3 types of counseling are covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $0.46; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Tennessee Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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