What to know in Tennessee
Start with these state-specific findings, then use the checklist below to review the rest of your practice. The linked authorities explain the conditions and exceptions behind each point.
Register a qualifying medical spa with the state
Tennessee maintains a medical-spa registry and states that qualifying spas must register. Its definition centers on cosmetic medical services capable of altering or damaging living tissue, regardless of the business’s chosen name.
Source: Tennessee Department of Health: Medical Spa RegistryCheck the physician-office definition carefully
The registry FAQ explains that a physician-owned office can fall within the definition when it advertises as a medical spa or primarily provides elective cosmetic services. Do not assume physician ownership removes the registration question.
Source: Tennessee Medical Spa Registry FAQYour next steps
- Review the registry definition and current application instructions before the opening date.
- Maintain practitioner licenses and clinical policies separately from the spa’s registration.
Questions to resolve before opening
- Does the practice’s advertising or proportion of cosmetic services bring it within the registry definition?
- What changes to owners, location, personnel or services must be reported to maintain the registration?
Bring your actual ownership chart, service menu, devices and staff credentials to the relevant board or healthcare counsel. The same answer may not apply to a different procedure or business model.