Schools — stock epinephrine
Permitted[PERMITTED]At least two unlocked, secure locations.
Tennessee stock epinephrine law
Tennessee does not issue a statewide standing order. You'll need a prescriber to sign one.
Last checked 2026-08-14. Every row below links to its own source.
Statewide standing order
No[NO]
Physician standing protocol issued to the LEA.
No source on file; treat as unverified.
How to get it in Tennessee
Two documents: a prescription in your organization's name, and a standing order saying when trained staff may use it.
- Everyone
- Tennessee does not issue a statewide standing order, so a prescriber signs yours. Any physician can, and in most states a nurse practitioner or PA can too.
Free medication, if you are a K-12 school
Tennessee permits nasal spray for undesignated stock use, so neffyinSchools applies here as well as EPIPEN4SCHOOLS. See both programs.
Then the devices
Buy standard auto-injectors through your usual pharmacy or medical supplier, which is what most organizations do.
Every status for Tennessee
Nasal spray allowed for stock use
Yes[YES]Enacted May 15, 2026, effective July 1, 2026. Schools may stock 'any prescribed form of epinephrine'. Covers both the school law and the authorized-entity law.
Childcare
Unconfirmed[UNCONFIRMED]Other public places
Permitted[PERMITTED]Recreation camps, colleges, places of worship, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, workplaces, sports arenas. Schools expressly excluded — they fall under §49-50-1602.
Pending legislation
Public Chapter 947 (HB 1550 / SB 1716)
Schools and authorized entities may stock any prescribed form of epinephrine, including nasal spray.
Enacted May 15, 2026; effective July 1, 2026
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Source: allergyrescuekit.com/free-epinephrine/tn · verified 2026-08-14