How Tennessee’s New Hemp Ban Is Changing Nashville Businesses
Tennessee’s new hemp ban has been in effect since July 1, bringing big changes to the industry and forcing farmers and other businesses to adapt. WPLN power and equity reporter Marianna Bacallao sits down with host Rachel Iacovone to talk about how the ban is changing what you’ll see on the shelves of smoke shops, liquor stores, and bars, and the impact it could have on our economy.
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