Report reveals trends about young people and alcohol in TN, including 209% increase in crashes
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s report, which revealed several upward trends, concluded with several recommendations to possibly reduce alcohol consumption among young people.
Alcohol-related deadly boating crashes increased more than 200% in Tennessee from 2019-2023
Between 2019 and 2023, the state saw a 237% increase in alcohol-related fatal boating crashes, according to a new report from ...
House approves bill to seek federal waiver to exclude candy, soft drinks from food aid
Candy and soft drinks may soon be excluded from Tennessee's food stamps program, as GOP lawmakers want federal approval to exclude them from benefits.
Report: Tennessee sees spike in underage drinking, alcohol-related incidents
Alcohol-related car crashes involving youth (ages 13-19) surged by 209% from 2019 to 2023, according to a report from the ...
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Tennessee hemp regulation bill moves out of House Judiciary Committee
Despite warnings that Tennessee's hemp industry would be decimated, the House Judiciary Committee passed a measure Wednesday that would put stricter regulations in place.
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Bill aimed at increasing regulations on cannabis-infused drinks passes hearing
Senate Bill 202 passed the house committee Wednesday 16-2, but not without pushback from the hemp industry. Senator Julie ...
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Report: Tennessee sees spike in underage drinking, alcohol-related incidents
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new report by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) revealed an increase in alcohol-related incidents across the state, particularly among young people.