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- Metro Nashville, new state airport board battle for authority
Metro Nashville and a state-appointed airport board are disputing control of the Nashville Airport Authority under a new state law. The state board claims its actions are constitutional, while Metro argues federal law prevents the FAA from recognizing the state takeover until the legal dispute is resolved. The FAA may approve the takeover only if the board agrees or a court resolves the matter.
- June 17: Another Tennessee City Prepares to Fight for its Airport; Marsha Blackburn Threatened
Chattanooga's airport authority considers legal action against a Tennessee state law transferring airport control from local governments, joining Nashville's challenge. The FBI reportedly thwarted a plot targeting Sen. Marsha Blackburn during a 250th U.S. celebration event.