Tennessee News & Legislative Watch

September 14, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Debunking Myths: What Science Actually Says About Vaping

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September 7, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Environmental Impact of Vaping vs. Traditional Cigarettes

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August 31, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Vaping Technology: Innovations That Enhance User Experience

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August 24, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Exploring Flavors: The Joy of a Personalized Vaping Experience

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August 21, 2026

Tennessee Lookout

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.

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August 17, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Healthier Choices: How Vaping Can Support Smoking Cessation

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August 10, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Vaping and Social Connection: Building Communities Around Shared Experiences

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August 3, 2026

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Rise of Vaping: A Modern Alternative to Smoking

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July 2, 2026

Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

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.

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May 22, 2026

Tennessee Department of Revenue

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.

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May 8, 2026

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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.

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December 29, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

FDA’s Risk Assessment: Are Vaping Products Being Judged Fairly?

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December 22, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Why Some News Media Misrepresent Nicotine Vaping and Its Benefits

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December 15, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

A Costly Mistake? How Current FDA Policies Impact Public Health and Wallets

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December 8, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Empowering Vapers: Grassroots Movements Challenging FDA Policies

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December 1, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

From Villain to Ally: The Shift in Big Tobacco’s Relationship with the FDA

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November 24, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Role of Scientific Research in Shaping FDA Policy on Vaping

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November 17, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Public Health Messaging: The Disconnect Between the FDA, Vapers, and Smokers

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November 10, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Future of Vaping: Navigating FDA Regulations Amidst Big Tobacco’s Revival

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November 3, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Vaping as a Harm Reduction Tool: What the FDA Gets Wrong in Its Approach

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October 27, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Youth Vaping Panic: The Real Story Behind FDA Claims vs. Tobacco Industry Influence

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October 20, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Big Tobacco’s Influence: How Lobbying Shapes FDA Policy on Nicotine Vaping

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October 13, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Consumer Choices and the FDA: How Vaping Restrictions Favor Cigarette Sales

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October 6, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Impact of FDA Regulations on the Vaping Industry: A Case Study of Market Dynamics

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September 29, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Health Debate: Is the FDA Really Protecting Public Health With Its Vape Policies?

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September 22, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Nicotine Vaping vs. Big Tobacco: Analyzing FDA Policies That Favor Established Players

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September 15, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The FDA’s Double Standard: Prioritizing Big Tobacco Over Nicotine Vaping Alternatives

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September 8, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with Big Tobacco and Its Implications for the Nicotine Vaping Industry

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September 1, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Regulating the Nicotine Vaping Industry: A Path to Safety and Innovation

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August 25, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Research Trends on Nicotine Vaping: An Overview of Emerging Studies Highlighting the Benefits of Nicotine Vaping Over Smoking Traditional Cigarettes

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August 18, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Personal Stories of Transition: Switch to Vaping Success Stories

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August 11, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Nicotine Vaping as a Tool for Smoking Reduction in Developing Countries

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August 4, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Environmental Considerations of Nicotine Vaping

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July 28, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Economic Impact of the Nicotine Vaping Industry

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July 25, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Understanding the Differences Between Freebase Nicotine and Salt Nicotine E-Liquid

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July 21, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Innovations in Nicotine Vaping Technology

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July 18, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Differences of Refillable Nicotine Vapes vs. Disposable Nicotine Vapes

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July 14, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Nicotine Vaping and Harm Reduction Strategies

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July 11, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Scientific Studies on Nicotine Vaping: A 15-Year Review

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July 7, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Rise of Nicotine Vaping Culture: Examining the Community Aspects of Vaping and Its Impact on Social Interactions.

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July 4, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Misconceptions of Popcorn Lung and Nicotine Vaping

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July 1, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

TSFA Legislative and Association Update

A video update covering Tennessee legislative developments and TSFA status as of July 1, 2025.

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June 30, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Understanding the Psychology of Nicotine Vaping – How Nicotine Vaping Can Provide Stress Relief and Social Connection for Users

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June 23, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Flavor Revolution in Nicotine Vaping – How Flavored E-Liquids Attract Smokers to Switch to Vaping

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June 16, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

The Role of Nicotine Vaping in Smoking Cessation: Exploring How Vaping Helps Smokers Transition Away from Traditional Cigarettes

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June 9, 2025

Tennessee Smoke Free Association

Nicotine Vaping: A Safer Alternative to Smoking? Analyzing the Health Risks of Nicotine Vaping Compared to Smoking Tobacco

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