Can a nurse, investor, or non-physician own a medical spa in Tennessee?

Non-physicians may own via MSO or management structure with physician oversight Moderate; MSO structures permitted with physician involvement

Tennessee · Moderate

Can a Non-Physician Own a Med Spa in Tennessee?

Med-spa ownership in Tennessee is governed by the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine and the state's ownership rules. Get this wrong and the whole structure can be unlawful — here's where Tennessee lands.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Ownership rules

Non-physicians may own via MSO or management structure with physician oversight

Corporate Practice of Medicine

Moderate; MSO structures permitted with physician involvement

The medical-director angle

Required for facilities with delegated injectors; physician oversight mandatory Ownership and the medical-director requirement are usually two sides of the same compliance coin.

What to verify in Tennessee

Ensure a physician medical director is formally designated and that all delegation agreements comply with TN Medical Board and Board of Nursing standards.

Primary source: TN Medical Board, TN Board of Nursing

General business information for Tennessee medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Tennessee board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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