Flying with a dog or cat to Tennessee
Tennessee applies a rule that depends on the species or the length of stay. The detail is below.
What this state requires
Case by case
- Validity window
- within 30 days
The rule in detail
The only duration threshold of its kind among all the states documented here
What the airline asks, separately
A carrier can require a document no state does. Most US airlines ask for a certificate issued within seven to ten days, whatever the state rule says. The two stack: satisfying one does not satisfy the other.
Dog breeds
Tennessee bans no breed at state level, but does not stop its municipalities from doing so either. Regulation therefore exists at city or county level, and it is the arrival address that decides — not the state, not the airport. Worth checking with the municipality before a move.
Where you come in
4 airports in our catalogue serve Tennessee.
- BNA
- CHA
- MEM
- TYS
Source
Rule read at the state's own official source, verified on 2026-09-12. tn.gov
Common questions
- Do you need a health certificate to take a dog or cat to Tennessee?
- Yes. Tennessee requires a certificate of veterinary inspection, including for personal travel with your own pet, issued within within 30 days of entry.
- Can a dog breed be refused in Tennessee?
- Not by the state, but possibly by the destination municipality: Tennessee lets its cities and counties legislate on breeds. The arrival address decides, not the airport.
Other states
The rule changes at every state line. Each page below carries its own state’s rule, with its source.