Tennessee Democrats revive push on “Pot for Potholes”

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 580

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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As Tennessee’s new ban on popular hemp products takes effect Wednesday, two Democratic lawmakers are reigniting a drive to legalize marijuana and use the proceeds to patch craters in highways across the state.

The “Pot for Potholes Act,” sponsored by Sen. Heidi Campbell and Rep. Aftyn Behn, both Nashville Democrats, would make pot use legal, set regulations and take the revenue to maintain roads and bridges.

The legislation hasn’t made any headway in …

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