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I rarely share my full hemp story, but to do so now is important, because hemp products may soon become illegal in Tennessee. I started experiencing the symptoms of Crohn’s Disease in college, and being a soccer player, I assumed my abdominal pain was some sort of injury. I would take some pain meds and…

You’ve seen them all — National Doughnut Day, Pizza Appreciation Day, and national cat and dog holidays. These ubiquitous holidays give us something to smile about and drive cute photos of dogs and cats across social media platforms. As a build-up to Spooky Season before Halloween on October 31, take a moment to recognize these…

Have you heard of delta 8? This particular cannabis molecule has been sweeping the hemp industry across the country. Hemp products that contain delta 8 may give people access to new options for pain relief — read on to hear from knowledgeable Grass Roots Health Area Manager Christine Glacken and learn more about delta 8.  Q:…

In early July, Tennessee Rep. Bruce Giffey (R-Paris) introduced legislation, H.B. 1634, that would add a poll about marijuana legalization to the 2022 state ballot. If passed, this bill would require county election commissions to include three non-binding questions related to marijuana legalization on the 2022 ballot, according to Knoxville-based WBIR-TV. Results would be collected…

If you’ve visited a Grass Roots store, called us, seen our posts on Facebook and Instagram, or read our blog posts, there’s a chance you’ve encountered Katrina Smith. Katrina, who wears a few hats at Grass Roots, works as a content creator and CBD educator, and she also manages some of the company’s IT needs,…

Oftentimes, the hemp industry feels like the wild west, a new frontier that pushes boundaries of long-held legal standards and is rife with businesses solely looking to make a buck. From day one, Grass Roots Health has maintained our singular focus on providing the highest quality hemp products to help improve overall quality of life…

At Grass Roots, we’ve carefully followed health and safety recommendations set forth by organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure we were creating the safest environment possible for our staff and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of April, Hamilton County lifted its mask mandate — so what does…

Headlines of states changing their cannabis laws saturate mainstream media and cannabis news outlets. States as near as Virginia plan to decriminalize marijuana, while New York introduced recreational cannabis to adults. The voter-supported legislation in Mississippi still faces hurdles as that state struggles with legalizing medical cannabis. In Tennessee, state legislators have not passed any…

For veterans who have dutifully served our country, medication options to manage lasting side effects of PTSD and chronic pain can seem limiting, especially when it comes to CBD use and medical cannabis.  Currently, healthcare providers through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system cannot prescribe or recommend CBD or other cannabis products…

Do you know what to expect when visiting a dispensary? Depending on what type of dispensary you’re visiting — and what state it’s in — your experience may vary.  We’ve had questions from regulars planning to visit a state with legal cannabis about how to navigate those types of dispensaries. We’ve also met travelers from…