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‘Worst day ever’: Hemp consumers, vendors react to Tennessee’s THCa ban
By Braden Ross at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - People across Tennessee flocked to dispensaries and smoke shops Tuesday for their last chance to legally buy THCa products in Tennessee.“This week has been crazy,” said Whitney Huebner, an employee at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Charlotte Pike. “Real recently, like the past t...
Key takeaway “This week has been crazy,” said Whitney Huebner, an employee at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Charlotte Pike.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The ban on THCa products in Tennessee will have a significant impact on Nashville 's business community, particularly on Charlotte Pike where Marley's Smoke Shop is located. As one of the areas with a high concentration of dispensaries and smoke shops, the ban could lead to a decline in foot traffic and sales for local businesses. The fact that customers are flocking to these stores to stock up on discounted products before the ban goes into effect suggests that there is a strong demand for these products in the community. The concern expressed by employees like Whitney Huebner about where people will turn to access these products when they can no longer be purchased legally and safely is also a concern for the community as a whole. With the ban in place, it will be important to monitor how the city's public safety is affected and whether there is an increase in illegal activity related to the sale of these products.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - People across Tennessee flocked to dispensaries and smoke shops Tuesday for their last chance to legally buy THCa products in Tennessee.“This week has been crazy,” said Whitney Huebner, an employee at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Charlotte Pike. “Real recently, like the past t...
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