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Stay informed about nicotine vaping developments in Tennessee and actions by the federal government, and what they could mean for vape shops and all Tennesseans.
TSFA Intelligence Desk
Tennessee News & Legislative Watch
Stay informed about nicotine vaping developments in Tennessee and actions by the federal government, and what they could mean for vape shops and all Tennesseans.
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Vaping as a Lifestyle Choice: Personal Stories of Transformation
The Benefits of Vaping for Individuals with Smoking-Related Health Issues
Celebrating Local Vaping Businesses: Supporting Small Enterprises
FDA Plans to Revisit Its Rules for E-Cigarette Marketing Applications
The FDA said it will consider changes to its premarket tobacco application (PMTA) rules, possibly through new rulemaking, while it continues reviewing applications under current law.
Why it matters: No new rule has been proposed yet, so current PMTA requirements still apply to products sold in Tennessee.
Vaping Etiquette: How to Respect Non-Smokers in Public Spaces
Debunking Myths: What Science Actually Says About Vaping
The Environmental Impact of Vaping vs. Traditional Cigarettes
Vaping Technology: Innovations That Enhance User Experience
FDA Authorizes JUUL2 Device and Tobacco- and Menthol-Flavored Pods
The FDA authorized the JUUL2 device and its tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods through the premarket tobacco application process.
Why it matters: Members should confirm a product's FDA status before stocking it.
Exploring Flavors: The Joy of a Personalized Vaping Experience
Report Projects $110 Million Tennessee Budget Shortfall Following THCA Ban
Tennessee’s July hemp tax collections reportedly fell sharply below the amount projected after new restrictions on smokable hemp and THCA products took effect.
Why it matters: The revenue gap may become part of the 2027 debate over hemp policy, taxation, enforcement, and the economic effect on Tennessee businesses.
Healthier Choices: How Vaping Can Support Smoking Cessation
Vaping and Social Connection: Building Communities Around Shared Experiences
The Rise of Vaping: A Modern Alternative to Smoking
More Than 1,300 Businesses Receive New Tennessee Hemp Licenses
TABC announced that more than 1,300 businesses qualified for the state’s new hemp-derived cannabinoid product license.
Why it matters: Members should continue checking license status, approved suppliers, product rules, and official guidance as enforcement develops.
Tennessee Expands Vapor Product Definition to Include Nicotine Analogues
Public Chapter 1126 brings products containing liquid nicotine analogues into Tennessee’s vapor product definition.
Why it matters: These products may now be subject to the vapor directory and wholesale tax requirements.
FDA Issues 2026 Enforcement Priorities for Unauthorized ENDS and Nicotine Pouches
The FDA issued final guidance describing enforcement priorities for certain unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems and oral nicotine pouches.
Why it matters: Enforcement discretion does not equal product authorization, an important distinction when evaluating inventory.
FDA’s Risk Assessment: Are Vaping Products Being Judged Fairly?
Why Some News Media Misrepresent Nicotine Vaping and Its Benefits
A Costly Mistake? How Current FDA Policies Impact Public Health and Wallets
Empowering Vapers: Grassroots Movements Challenging FDA Policies
From Villain to Ally: The Shift in Big Tobacco’s Relationship with the FDA
The Role of Scientific Research in Shaping FDA Policy on Vaping
Public Health Messaging: The Disconnect Between the FDA, Vapers, and Smokers
The Future of Vaping: Navigating FDA Regulations Amidst Big Tobacco’s Revival
Vaping as a Harm Reduction Tool: What the FDA Gets Wrong in Its Approach
Youth Vaping Panic: The Real Story Behind FDA Claims vs. Tobacco Industry Influence
Big Tobacco’s Influence: How Lobbying Shapes FDA Policy on Nicotine Vaping
Consumer Choices and the FDA: How Vaping Restrictions Favor Cigarette Sales
The Impact of FDA Regulations on the Vaping Industry: A Case Study of Market Dynamics
The Health Debate: Is the FDA Really Protecting Public Health With Its Vape Policies?
Nicotine Vaping vs. Big Tobacco: Analyzing FDA Policies That Favor Established Players
The FDA’s Double Standard: Prioritizing Big Tobacco Over Nicotine Vaping Alternatives
The 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with Big Tobacco and Its Implications for the Nicotine Vaping Industry
Regulating the Nicotine Vaping Industry: A Path to Safety and Innovation
Research Trends on Nicotine Vaping: An Overview of Emerging Studies Highlighting the Benefits of Nicotine Vaping Over Smoking Traditional Cigarettes
Personal Stories of Transition: Switch to Vaping Success Stories
Nicotine Vaping as a Tool for Smoking Reduction in Developing Countries
Environmental Considerations of Nicotine Vaping
The Economic Impact of the Nicotine Vaping Industry
Understanding the Differences Between Freebase Nicotine and Salt Nicotine E-Liquid
Innovations in Nicotine Vaping Technology
The Differences of Refillable Nicotine Vapes vs. Disposable Nicotine Vapes
Nicotine Vaping and Harm Reduction Strategies
Scientific Studies on Nicotine Vaping: A 15-Year Review
The Rise of Nicotine Vaping Culture: Examining the Community Aspects of Vaping and Its Impact on Social Interactions.
The Misconceptions of Popcorn Lung and Nicotine Vaping
TSFA Legislative and Association Update
A video update covering Tennessee legislative developments and TSFA status as of July 1, 2025.
Understanding the Psychology of Nicotine Vaping – How Nicotine Vaping Can Provide Stress Relief and Social Connection for Users
The Flavor Revolution in Nicotine Vaping – How Flavored E-Liquids Attract Smokers to Switch to Vaping
The Role of Nicotine Vaping in Smoking Cessation: Exploring How Vaping Helps Smokers Transition Away from Traditional Cigarettes
Nicotine Vaping: A Safer Alternative to Smoking? Analyzing the Health Risks of Nicotine Vaping Compared to Smoking Tobacco
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