Democrats introduce bill to legalize marijuana in Tennessee, GOP likely to block it January 12, 2023 AggregatedNews Tennessee 0 Comments Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to legalize marijuana in Tennessee as top Republicans reiterated their opposition to full legalization until the federal government reclassifies the drug. State Rep. Bob Freeman, D-Nashville, and Sen. Heidi Campbell, D-Nashville, are re-upping their bill… Read More→
TN bill to fully legalize marijuana effectively dead for 2022 legislative session March 31, 2022 AggregatedNews Tennessee 0 Comments NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Marijuana legalization is effectively dead this year at the State Capitol. That means Tennessee could be left behind as the states surrounding it are passing some form of cannabis legalization. However, It’s no secret that Tennessee… Read More→
State Bill Threatens Hemp-Derived THC (Like Your Delta 8 Gummies) in Tennessee March 23, 2022 AggregatedNews Hemp Policy & Legal 0 Comments “This is to all but make [Delta 8] and all other hemp-derived THCs illegal." State lawmakers will review a bill Wednesday that threatens a number of hemp-derived THC product sales in Tennessee, would slightly increase felony incarcerations, and would cost… Read More→
Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission August 11, 2021 Tim Garrett Tennessee 0 Comments By Tim K. Garrett & Ashley Li Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited… Read More→
Tennessee Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Beth Harwell Supports State’s Rights and a Regulated Medical Marijuana Program in the Volunteer State July 25, 2018 Rob Meagher Tennessee 0 Comments CBE posted a press release issued by the campaign to elect Speaker Beth Harwell (R) as the next governor of Tennessee as she campaigns to win the Republican nomination and was intrigued by her unique pro-medical marijuana position to bring a regulated program… Read More→
Nashville Metro Council Votes 35-3 to Decriminalize Marijuana September 21, 2016 AggregatedNews Tennessee 0 Comments Nashville’s Metro Council made history Tuesday by approving the city’s first measure to allow lesser civil penalties for people caught with small amounts of marijuana, but it may set the stage for a confrontation with the state. Meanwhile, some Nashville judges… Read More→
Many Tennessee Hemp Farmers Have Decided to Get Out March 29, 2016 AggregatedNews Hemp Business Executive, Hemp Industry News, Hemp Policy & Legal 0 Comments KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Many Tennessee farmers who participated in the state’s return to industrial hemp farming are not planning on growing the highly regulated seed this year, saying it wasn’t profitable last year, in part because of delays in getting… Read More→
Tennessee Farmers Getting Out of Hemp After Challenging 2015 March 22, 2016 AggregatedNews Hemp Business Executive, Hemp Industry News, Hemp Policy & Legal 0 Comments KNOXVILLE — Many Tennessee farmers who participated in the state's return to industrial hemp farming are not planning on growing the highly regulated seed this year, saying it wasn't profitable last year, in part because of delays in getting the seeds… Read More→
Tennessee Governor: Medical Marijuana Legislation Unlikely to Pass Soon December 2, 2015 AggregatedNews Policy & Legal, Tennessee 0 Comments This year, Tennessee legalized the use of cannabis oil to treat a small number of specific afflictions. Any legislation that aims to broaden medical marijuana laws in the state likely won't find similar support, Gov. Bill Haslam said. "I don’t see… Read More→
Medical Marijuana Extract Now Legal in Tennessee — If You Can Get It May 18, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal, Tennessee 0 Comments The cause of medicinal marijuana seemingly took a step forward in Tennessee this month when Gov. Bill Haslam signed a measure making an extract of marijuana legal for use in treating intractable epileptic seizures. Initially, the legalization of non-intoxicating cannabidiol… Read More→
Tennessee Governor Says He’ll Sign Medical Cannabis Oil Bill April 30, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal, Tennessee 0 Comments Gov. Bill Haslam will sign into law a measure that allows limited usage of cannabis oil for medical reasons in Tennessee. The governor had said several times he wasn't opposed to the bill, but confirmed Tuesday he could sign the… Read More→
Tennessee’s Republican-Led Medical Marijuana Bill Give 50-50 Chance of Passage March 24, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal, Tennessee 0 Comments Marijuana legally grown, processed and given for treatment at the recommendation of a doctor in Tennessee could become a reality if lawmakers approve a new Republican-led initiative. The chances of changing current law aren't fantastic: Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, put… Read More→
Tennessee Marijuana Group Sues to Use Online Signatures for Petition January 22, 2015 John Hollon Policy & Legal 0 Comments A group that wants Nashville’s first-ever public vote on marijuana has sued the Davidson County Election Commission as it seeks to use online signatures to boost its referendum efforts. The suit, filed last week, came as the Tennessee chapter of… Read More→