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Nashville becomes 1st city in Tennessee to decriminalize small amounts of pot
The city of Nashville became the first in the state of Tennessee to lessen the penalty for small amounts of marijuana Tuesday night. In a 35-3 vote, the Metro Council approved the bill that allows officers to give someone a $50 fine and community service if they are found with less than a half ounce of marijuana. This changes the current laws where people charged with marijuana possession face a misdemeanor with up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
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