State guide
Tennessee
Tennessee has a state-run meth contamination program administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. TDEC publishes a public registry of quarantined methamphetamine-contaminated properties and links to contractor and specialist resources used to clear properties for reoccupancy.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Contaminated property list
- Yes. TDEC publishes a Registry of Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties through its remediation data viewer for quarantined properties.
- Seller and landlord disclosure
- Tennessee’s enacted meth-lab conveyance/rental law requires a known former CML residence to be decontaminated before sale or lease, and requires notice plus cleanup certification to prospective buyers and tenants under Tenn. Code §§ 66-5-213 and 66-7-111.
- Cleanup standard
- Methamphetamine shall not exceed 0.1 microgram/100 cm² on any surfaces; VOCs shall not exceed 1 ppm in air as measured under normal inhabitable ventilation conditions.
- Certified decontamination contractors
- Official page →
- State program
- Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Division of Land Protection / Remediation
Official resources in Tennessee
Main state page for meth-contaminated properties, linking to the registry, law, rules, and cleanup professionals.
Explains the remediation data viewer and states it includes a Meth Quarantine List tab.
State cleanup rule setting the standards for when quarantined clandestine drug manufacturing sites are safe for human use.
Official contractor list linked from TDEC’s meth page for authorized meth lab cleanup contractors.
Public-health page advising buyers and renters to check TDEC’s contaminated property registry and TBI’s meth offender database.
Key facts for Tennessee
- TDEC says to check the Registry of Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties to see whether a property is quarantined.
- TDEC says meth cleanup is governed by Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter 212, Part 5 and Rule 0400-15-02.
- Tennessee’s rule sets methamphetamine at no more than 0.1 microgram per 100 cm² on any surface.
- The rule also sets VOCs at no more than 1 ppm in air under normal inhabitable ventilation conditions.
- TDEC says owners need a Certified CML Specialist for testing and an Authorized Contractor for decontamination; a Certified Industrial Hygienist may perform both.
- The remediation viewer page says its viewer includes a Meth Quarantine List tab.
Local meth property programs in Tennessee
| Program | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation | Nashville | (888) 891-TDEC (8332) | Runs the state meth contamination program and links the public registry, rules, and cleanup resources. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Search the TDEC remediation viewer’s Meth Quarantine List before buying or leasing a property.
- If a property is on the registry, use TDEC’s linked specialist and contractor lists before allowing occupancy.
- Keep the cleanup certificate and final release documents with the property records before sale or lease.
Not seeing your program or county?
Not every program publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Tennessee's population center, for comparison only):
- Floyd County Health Department - Meth Labs, Indiana · about 173 miles
- Georgia Department of Public Health, Chemical Hazards Program, Georgia · about 178 miles
- Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia · about 182 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.TDEC Meth Contaminated Properties
Website →Phone not shown: use the contact page on the official website above.Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Tennessee page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.