Coffee County Republican State Senator Janice Bowling from Tullahoma says that she would support some kind of a bill allowing medical marijuana after first being against it. Bowling has said she changed her mind because her constituents overwhelmingly want medical marijuana as a painkiller and an alternative for opioids.
Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison said last month he is trying to sway the powerful opponents of medical cannabis.
So far, Gov. Bill Lee and the director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are against the idea. The director, who has often testified against medical cannabis as long as it remains illegal at the federal level and not approved by the FDA.
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Medical Marijuana to be discussed by State Leaders
Lucky Knott
One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9.
He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news.
Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV.
He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.
