How the legal challenges around cannabis could affect Tennessee [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Hemp products became legal in Tennessee with the passage of the federal Farm Bill in 2018. Conservative Tennessee lawmakers immediately tried but failed to outlaw hemp.

Despite continued attempts to change rules and regulations, hemp and CBD dispensaries have flourished while facing legislative challenges that might put them out of business.

Jake and Sima Seipel along with their five children operate Kron Cannabis Dispensary, which has three locations in Nashville, Franklin and Nolensville. The Seipels believe the issue of cannabis is kind of over.

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“Our community is far beyond whatever the law is. People are out there using cannabis products whether it’s legal or not legal,” explained Jake Seipel.

Some critics want to ban hemp because it can produce a high, which the Seipels admit is one of the attractions.

“There are so many people …