Tennessee
Talk with others about the cottage food industry in Tennessee
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David Crabill replied to the topic Dipped fruit in the forum Tennessee 1 year, 7 months ago
I’m not sure. I’d recommend contact the ag dept and see what they say. There’s a pretty good chance that they will allow them. If they don’t, remind them that there is also a law for domestic kitchens, which has a more rigorous application process, plus a home inspection. They might allow these items if you go through that process.
David Crabill replied to the topic Producing Granola from Domestic Home based kitchen to sell online in the forum Tennessee 1 year, 7 months ago
You can sell granola with a cottage food business or a domestic kitchen. The domestic kitchen is a bit harder to implement. I’d recommend you start with a cottage food business, which does not require you to get a permit from the health or ag dept. You might need to get a business license from your local area, but it should be very simple to…[Read more]
Damarys Rodriguez-Rivera posted an update in the group Tennessee 1 year, 10 months ago
I’m very new to the Cottage Food law,
for bake cake And pastry for sale from home do I need a permit or license?
I need to register my business if I doing the sales or running my business from home?
Do I need a identification number or fill taxes for my home business?Damarys Rodriguez-Rivera joined the group Tennessee 1 year, 10 months ago
HUGH NEMETS posted an update in the group Tennessee 3 years ago
Hi there, I am planning on selling my all-natural/organic secret recipe hummus locally on a small scale in the Spring Hill and surrounding areas, direct sale/pickup only. I do not currently have a commercial kitchen. The product requires refrigeration and is high protein. It would be pre-sold (orders fulfilled) and delivered to the buyers with…[Read more]
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Melissa Murphy posted an update in the group Tennessee 4 years ago
I would like to start a coffee and tea subscription box/service. All of the products in the box would be white/private label packaged and labeled by another company so I would not be preparing any foods in my home, just assembling the boxes to be shipped. I have yet to find any information on business requirements for this kind of operation. All…[Read more]
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Christine started the topic Memphis regs? in the forum Tennessee 5 years, 2 months ago
I think at least one other person in this group is a Memphis local. I’m looking into selling a few non-PHFs under the cottage food law, and I’m totally new to the concept! Two questions – well, three:
1) Do I have to file something with the state to operate under the cottage food laws, or just follow the requirements (about labelling, sign…[Read more]B & Bees Provisions joined the group Tennessee 5 years, 2 months ago
David Crabill replied to the topic Street Address in the forum Tennessee 5 years, 5 months ago
Yes, you usually do. Here’s more info: http://forrager.com/faq/#home-address
David Crabill replied to the topic Retail in the forum Tennessee 5 years, 5 months ago
I don’t think you can sell from your retail store, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask the ag dept to see if they will allow it.
David Crabill replied to the topic Question about free samples of a non-PHF (coffee) brewed to order for sampling in the forum Tennessee 5 years, 9 months ago
Certain cottage foods cannot be sampled in their prepared state, such as dip mixes. The ability to sell roasted coffee does not include prepared coffee, but some states do allow the sale of coffee and tea because those are low-risk items. You should contact the ag dept to learn about the rules for selling prepared coffee.
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The ag dept doesn’t require a permit or license, but your local area might require some kind of license. See here for more info:
https://forrager.com/faq/#starting
https://forrager.com/faq/#sales-tax