In a landmark settlement that underscores the critical legal differences between hemp and marijuana, two Tennessee businesses will recover $735,000 after law enforcement illegally seized their legal hemp inventory, exposing significant gaps in local law enforcement’s understanding of cannabis regulations. On May 9, 2024, Spring Hill Police Department seized 231 pounds of legal … [Read more...] about Tennessee Authorities Forced to Pay $735,000 for Illegal Hemp Seizure
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Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
Jamey Johnson is facing time behind bars after his recent arrest in Tennessee over the weekend – and it all appears to be over some weed. The country music superstar was arrested on November 17 in Williamson County, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, for speeding and drug possession charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol issued a statement yesterday confirming the … [Read more...] about Jamey Johnson Facing Felony Marijuana Charges, Up To Six Years In Prison After Tennessee Arrest
DEA looks to reclassify marijuana: What that could mean for Tennessee hemp dispensaries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is looking to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, changing it from a schedule I drug to a schedule III. But what will that difference mean for state dispensaries and consumers? "We've already set up some regulations on THC. So hopefully, we continue to push those laws a little further," Josh … [Read more...] about DEA looks to reclassify marijuana: What that could mean for Tennessee hemp dispensaries
Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
Proposed rules to regulate hemp in Tennessee could put a limit on the total amount of all forms of THC allowed in products, potentially closing what some see as a legal loophole that has led to the marketing of hemp flower high in THCA. When smoked, THCA converts to delta-9 THC, the cannabinoid primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of weed. In April 2023, Tennessee … [Read more...] about Proposed Tennessee Rules Seek To Close Hemp THCA Loophole
‘A tricky issue:’ Are aerial marijuana eradication efforts worth taxpayer money?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC) — With more states legalizing marijuana, new questions are sparking a debate about the drug that remains illegal in Tennessee. "This is a tricky issue for us in criminal justice," Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp said. "We have all these different types of THC and deltas, and all of this product that looks the same, but isn't the same," … [Read more...] about ‘A tricky issue:’ Are aerial marijuana eradication efforts worth taxpayer money?
Nashville Jams With THC Seltzer
Attracting countless bachelorette parties clad in pink cowboy hats and tourists looking to stumble through line dances, Nashville’s nightlife is famously fun. Whatever your jam is, Nashville’s got it. With incredible Bluegrass, Rock, Indie, and of course, Country, the Music City is sure to strike the right chord with you. Nashville has plenty of music options, and now it’s … [Read more...] about Nashville Jams With THC Seltzer
Does medical cannabis have a future in Tennessee? One lawmaker thinks it’s possible
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Now that the Tennessee General Assembly has defeated efforts to legalize medical cannabis in the Volunteer State once again, the question some may have is where the conversation goes now. According to Sen. Kerry Roberts (R—Springfield), he thinks it’s possible the issue will have more support as the years go by, as his position on the matter … [Read more...] about Does medical cannabis have a future in Tennessee? One lawmaker thinks it’s possible
Nashville lawmakers to file bill on legalizing recreational cannabis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It never quite leaves the conversation in Tennessee. “We’re surrounded by states that have already done that, and of course, we have approximate states that now have legalized medical marijuana,” Sen. Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville) said. “So, we’re almost an island here.” Now, there’s new legislation coming to try and introduce cannabis access in the … [Read more...] about Nashville lawmakers to file bill on legalizing recreational cannabis
