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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

Tennessee News & Legislative Watch

Latest Updates

Report Projects $110 Million Tennessee Budget Shortfall Following THCA Ban

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

Tennessee Expands Vapor Product Definition to Include Nicotine Analogues

FDA Issues 2026 Enforcement Priorities for Unauthorized ENDS and Nicotine Pouches

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

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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