Could pot pay for potholes in Tennessee?

By: Brandon Burley

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 781

Last Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago

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Could pot pay for potholes?

As interest in legalizing marijuana grows in Tennessee, lawmakers are also debating where any new tax revenue should go. At the same time, drivers across the state face a familiar problem every winter and spring: roads that need repair.

Rep. Aftyn Behn and Sen. Heidi Campbell, both Nashville Democrats, have suggested pairing the two by legalizing cannabis and directing the tax revenue toward road maintenance.

That raises a straightforward question …

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