Tennessee Food Handler Card · ANAB-Accredited Training

Get or Renew Your Tennessee Food Handler Card

Finish in 90 minutes on any device.

Complete your accredited training online, pass the test, and your Tennessee food handler card is on your screen the moment you pass.

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How to Earn Your Tennessee Food Handler Card

1

Enroll

Takes seconds

Check out in a few clicks — quick and secure, and your course opens the moment you pay.

2

Complete the Course

As little as 90 minutes — pause anytime

Watch short videos and pass the test on your schedule. Most people pass on their first try — and if not, your retake is free.

3

Get Your Card & Certificate

Issued the moment you finish

Download, print, or email your official food handler card and certificate instantly — or upgrade to have a professionally printed copy mailed to you.

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Does Tennessee Require a Food Handler Card?

No — Tennessee doesn’t have a state food handler law, but most employers require anyone who handles food or works around food-contact surfaces to get a food handler card, usually within 30 days of starting the job. This video explains who needs one, how to get it online, and how to renew it before it expires — all with FoodSafePal.

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Thorough but easy

09/07/26

I learned a lot from the information provided but was presented easily enough that the test questions weren’t overwhelming.

Susanna
Woodway, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Susanna! Glad to hear you enjoyed the information delivery and thought the exam difficulty was fair. Congrats on passing!

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09/07/26

Very spot on. It was quick and clearly asked. Easy to do and a clear survey.

Elena
Warren, OH

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Thanks Elena. Congratulations on becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)!

fairly easy and very knowledgeable

09/07/26

It was very easy but i do recommend taking notes just to remember certain i would also say the price is reasonable!

mel
Philadelphia, PA

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Thank you Mel! Great advice to others on the note taking. Congrats on earning your card!

So Glad I Did This! Hassle Free and quick.

09/07/26

I am so happy that I took this course and completed it. This is going to help benefit my home bakery skills so much. Everything was so convenient to the point and made learning so easy.

lanoitfuller123
Wills Point, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you LaNoit! We’re so happy YOU took this course and passed. Congrats on earning your certificate, and wishing you all the success with your home bakery!

Easy to follow along

09/05/26

The website was easy to navigate. The information covered was specific, concise and informative. The speed of the lessons was just about right. It was fast enough to keep me engaged without having to backtrack.

Donna Devon
San Antonio, TX

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Dona! Happy to hear the course navigation, pace, and engagement was just right for you. Congrats on passing!

Wonderful experience

09/03/26

I loved learning and being quizzed on all the different aspects that involve being a food handler. The safety surrounding food, and safe food handling practices is very important, and this course emphasized this fact.

Tara Watkins
Indianapolis, IN

Response from FoodSafePal®

Thank you Tara! What a WONDERFUL review! Congratulations on earning your certificate!

Common Questions About Getting or Renewing Your Tennessee Food Handler Card

To get or renew your Tennessee food handler card, just complete the training videos and pass the test. The entire process takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Your card will be issued instantly after you pass.

Tennessee has no law that requires a food handler card to work at a food establishment.

However, many Tennessee food establishments have a strong food safety culture and still require their employees to earn a food handler card.

Additionally, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities commonly rely on food handler training since they serve populations highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses.

For example, Tennessee requires that dietary staff of nursing homes receive regular training on personal hygiene and how to handle, prepare, and serve food safely (1).

And even if you’re not required to earn a food handler card, doing so can make it easier to land your next foodservice gig, negotiate a higher starting salary, or advance to a leadership role.

Your FoodSafePal food handler card will be valid throughout Tennessee.

Your Tennessee food handler card will be issued digitally as soon as you pass the exam. You can download, print, or email it anytime by logging into your account. If you’d like a professionally printed copy mailed to you, you can order one directly from your account.

Your Tennessee food handler card is valid for three years from the date you earn it.

Tennessee does not require any type of food safety training to sell homemade or cottage food. However, earning an ANAB-accredited Food Handlers Card from FoodSafePal helps build customer trust, expands selling opportunities, and may lower insurance costs. Learn more about Tennessee’s cottage food law here.

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