How Many Marijuana Arrests in Tennessee?
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The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of Tennessee. From 2012 to 2022, the data illustrates a downward trend in the proportion of cannabis-related arrests, both for possession and with intent to sell:
| YEAR | Drug Possession Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Possession - Subtotal | Marijuana Arrests as Percentage of Total | Drug Sale Manufacturing Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Sale Manufacturing - Subtotal | Marijuana Manufacturing Arrests as Percentage of Total |
| 2022 | 12,943 | 30,880 | 41.91% | 1,483 | 6,129 | 24.20% |
| 2021 | 14,405 | 36,508 | 39.46% | 1,724 | 7,594 | 22.70% |
| 2020 | 14,183 | 33,379 | 42.49% | 1,705 | 6,783 | 25.14% |
| 2019 | 17,577 | 39,573 | 44.42% | 1,821 | 7,542 | 24.14% |
| 2018 | 20,834 | 42,404 | 49.13% | 2,286 | 8,324 | 27.46% |
| 2017 | 19,899 | 40,395 | 49.26% | 2,417 | 8,632 | 28.00% |
| 2016 | 18,919 | 37,158 | 50.92% | 2,620 | 8,761 | 29.91% |
| 2015 | 16,937 | 31,912 | 53.07% | 2,335 | 7,766 | 30.07% |
| 2014 | 18,727 | 32,821 | 57.06% | 3,029 | 9,023 | 33.57% |
| 2013 | 21,864 | 36,325 | 60.19% | 3,573 | 10,570 | 33.80% |
| 2012 | 19,843 | 34,568 | 57.40% | 3,599 | 10,678 | 33.70% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
