Tennessee Legislature
Coverage of Tennessee Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee once sent real leaders to D.C. during economic crises and war. Now they fail us.
Tennessee's legislature has redrawn congressional maps to favor Republicans in all nine districts, drawing criticism for prioritizing partisan advantage over constituent representation. The article contrasts this with past leaders like Cordell Hull, a Nobel Prize-winning Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt, who addressed economic crises and promoted international cooperation.
- Election officials move quickly to adjust districts for August primary in Tennessee
Tennessee election officials are adjusting voter rolls for an August 2026 primary after the state legislature passed a redrawn congressional district map in May 2026. The new map eliminates Tennessee’s only majority-Black district and splits Shelby County into three districts, with officials working under a tight timeline and legal challenges.
- It’s time to flip some tables since Tennessee has entered the Twilight Zone
Tennessee's special legislative session redrew congressional districts, eliminating the state's only Democratic-leaning district, which is predominantly Black. The article criticizes the changes as politically motivated, linking them to the Supreme Court's recent decision weakening the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the redrawing of maps to favor Republicans after the 2020 census.
- NAACP files emergency petition to block Tennessee’s newly approved redistricting plan
The NAACP filed an emergency petition to block Tennessee's new redistricting plan, which removes the only majority Black congressional district in the state. The organization argues that the plan violates the state constitution. The petition was filed against Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the state legislature.