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New bill seeks to legalize home distilling in Tennessee
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Nikki McGee , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points Despite its historical significance, home distilling has been illegal for nearly 160 years, predating prohibition. A lawmaker from the Volunteer State is now seeking to change this law.
A new bill aims to make home distilling legal in Tennessee. Moonshining has a long history in the state, similar to country music. Despite its historical significance, home distilling has been illegal for nearly 160 years, predating prohibition.
A lawmaker from the Volunteer State is now seeking to change this law. The proposal marks a significant shift in the state's stance on home distilling.
Further details about the bill and its potential impact are available from the source, providing more information on this development and the lawmaker's efforts to legalize home distilling in Tennessee.
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Category: News Published: September 7, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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