Event Brief
Tennessee Kratom Ban Starts July 1
Filed: May 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Tennessee’s kratom ban takes effect July 1, with retailers warning of major sales losses after lawmakers cite addiction risk.
WHO: Tennessee lawmakers; kratom retailers including Paul DiBrito of Kats Botanicals
WHAT: Tennessee will ban kratom from store shelves starting July 1
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 10:59 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Lawmakers labeled kratom “gas station heroin” due to its addictive potential, prompting the ban.
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