Several significant changes to Tennessee law took effect today, ranging from hemp product regulations to driver’s license requirements and new tracking systems for domestic violence offenders.
We won’t be detailing all of the 30+ new state laws, but these are the ones that may have the biggest impact on you and your family:
Hemp industry faces major restrictions
One of the most significant changes involves new regulations on Tennessee’s hemp industry. Where consumers can purchase them has changed dramatically. These products will now only be available in liquor stores or specialized hemp shops. Convenience stores or grocery stores will not be allowed to apply for a permit to sell those products.
“The way it’s going, if we don’t regulate it, it’s absolutely getting out of hand,” State Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, said during floor debate back in April 2025…