Tennessee requires state licensure for behavior analysts. Here's what that means for practitioners and operators in TN.
Licensure required · Since 2014Updated April 2026Follows BACB guidelines; Licensing Committee oversees supervision standards
Allowed — telehealth ABA permitted statewide
BCBA certification required for licensure
Tennessee enacted behavior analyst licensure in 2014 under the Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee. BCBA certification is required. Tennessee mandates insurance coverage for ABA therapy and has a growing provider network in Nashville and Memphis.
Yes. Tennessee enacted licensure in 2014 through the Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee. All practicing behavior analysts must hold a state license.
The Tennessee Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee oversees behavior analyst licensure and regulation.
Yes. Tennessee mandates commercial insurance coverage for ABA therapy for individuals with an autism diagnosis.
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