News Releases

Statement From the Smoke Free Tennessee Coalition
Regarding the Passage of HB 1851
Today, the Tennessee House Agriculture Committee took a major step to protect Tennesseans from the dangerous and deadly effects of secondhand smoke with the passage of HB 1851. (5-30-07)

Comprehensive Smoke-Free Workplace Legislation Passes Full Senate
Tennessee workers are significantly closer to broad protection from the dangers of second-hand smoke thanks to the State Senate’s passage this afternoon of SB1325 – amended to establish comprehensive, statewide smoke-free workplaces.  (5-24-07)

Smoke-Free Workplace Gains Significant Co-Sponsor Base
Comprehensive Legislation Receives House and Senate Majority Support (5-9-07)

Smoke-Free Advocates Testify Before House Ag
Advocates to site recent scientific studies on the dangers of secondhand smoke in the workplace (4-2-07)

Smoke-Free Workplace Campaign Kicks Off April 2
Statewide Tour Launches with the Help of First Lady Andrea Conte and Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper (3-29-07)

Smoke-Free Tennessee Campaign to Protect Everyone's Right to Breathe Clean Air
Campaign Launches ‘Itsakiller’ Website and Begins State Tour (3-28-07)

Governor Bredesen’s Historic Proposal Will Reduce Smoking and Save Lives in Tennessee
Statement of William V. Corr
Executive Director, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (3-5-07)

Tennesseans Join Smoke-Free Movement (3-2-07)

Tennesseans Speak Out in Support of Smoke-Free Workplace Legislation (2-20-07)

The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
Supports Smoking Ban (2-20-07)

Smoke-Free Workplace Legislation Filed Today
(2-15-07)

CHART, Partners Applaud Governor Bredesen for his Proposed Smoke-Free Workplace Initiative (2-9-07)

CHART and Its Partners Applaud the Governor and Announce Campaign to Support Smoke-Free Workplace Legislation (2-8-07)

CHART Applauds Governor Bredesen for His Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase (2-5-07)