NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — State lawmakers are set to take up legislation Monday that would legalize marijuana for adult use in Tennessee. The proposal SB2440/HB2525 would allow recreational cannabis use for adults 21 and older and direct revenue from a 15% business sales tax toward road repairs.
Supporters say the funding is badly needed to address road infrastructure issues across the state, especially Tennessee’s reputation for potholes.
The bill is not new. Similar legislation was introduced- and rejected- last year…