Tennessee Bans Kratom, Raids 21 Businesses | Huntsville News

Lincoln County, Tennessee, just cracked down on 21 businesses for selling kratom after the state’s July 1 ban—seizing tens of thousands in product found openly displayed. With one overdose and one near-overdose tied to kratom, authorities moved fast, even busting shops selling mislabeled kratom. For some, kratom made up 80% of sales before the ban—and now they’re scrambling to survive. Dubbed “gas station heroin,” kratom is notoriously addictive, with withdrawal likened to hell. Selling it now carries a Class C felony charge, as law enforcement and prosecutors weigh next steps amid a chaotic new legal reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afedf0f62f1136f2