New Tn Laws Take Effect Jan. 1st, 2026

New Tennessee laws effective January 1, 2026, heavily regulate the hemp industry (banning high-THCA products, raising age to 21, adding taxes/licensing) and update DUI laws (stricter penalties, saliva tests), while also introducing human trafficking training for tattoo artists, a domestic violence offender registry (with victim consent), new driver's license exam questions on bike signals, and modernizing state agency communication by phasing out fax machines. Click the news link below.

https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/12/15/list-new-laws-tennessee-taking-effect-january-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPDi31leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVRkRaUXB6dVJzVDlvc1Jic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhWDS-aoAMGkrf_WR4sVg1eiB-lz0I3es-hp5fBs2AePw4D8Rd63dhrfJxjl_aem_rimrJf9Kor1_Jcu0voDqPQ

For a complete list of every new law passed for 2026, click here,

Jackie Tate Jones Obituary

It is with great regret we inform everyone that Sullivan County Constable Roger Jones's mother, Jackie Jones passed away. A graveside service will be conducted at 2pm on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Layton Bentley officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50pm. Click Here to view Obituary by Carter-Trent Funeral Home.

Greene County to keep Constable's Office after Monday vote

https://wcyb.com/news/local/greene-county-considers-abolishing-constables-office