Transgender Tennesseans and allies are demanding that lawmakers listen to them
David Plazas, Nashville Tennessean
Greetings, readers:
The Tennessee General Assembly has been fighting the so-called "culture wars" in this latest legislative session.
They have been tackling topics including abortion restrictions, making the Bible the state book and seeking to ban COVID-19 vaccine "passports," even though no Tennessee city or county, nor the federal government, have sought them.
One area that has received considerable attention and citizen advocacy is legislation that targets the LGBTQ community, especially transgender people.
Gov. Bill Lee recently signed a bill that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in girls high and middle school sports.