Tennessee · guide
Controlled substance registration in Tennessee
Read from Tennessee Controlled Substance Monitoring Database. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| State registration | No separate state controlled substance registration is issued; DEA is the operative credential. |
| DEA registration | Required, tied to each practice address. |
| Monitoring program | Prescriber registration with the state prescription drug monitoring program. |
What the numbers say
- Tennessee issues no separate state controlled substance licence beyond DEA.
- Prescribers writing controlled substances more than 15 days a year must register with the state monitoring database.
Source: Tennessee Controlled Substance Monitoring Database. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.