American Bar Association files brief supporting legal challenge to Tennessee's transgender health care ban
The ban "is inimical to equality and equal dignity before the law," the American Bar Association's brief says.
September 3, 2024
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Tennessee Families Ask Supreme Court to Block Gender-Affirming Care Ban
If the high court takes up the case, it would be the first one it hears on gender-affirming care.
November 1, 2023
Tennessee schools at risk after governor signs misgendering bill
Critics said the new law should have been named the Bullying LGBTQ+ Students Act.
May 13, 2025
Tennessee OK's Penalties for Schools That Violate Trans Athlete Ban
The measure signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee lets the state withhold a portion of funding from schools that don't comply.
April 25, 2022
Tennessee OK's Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Adoption
The bill, now signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee, lets faith-based agencies receive public funds even if they discriminate and protects them from lawsuits.
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January 14, 2020
Tennessee Will Excuse Students From Lessons With LGBTQ+ Content
Gov. Bill Lee (pictured) signed a bill to this effect into law Monday, requiring parental notification regarding lessons that deal with sexual orientation or gender idenity.
May 4, 2021
Tenn. Politician: Take Down KKK Statue, Replace With Dolly Parton
The state capitol currently features a bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a KKK member and Confederate general who oversaw the killings of hundreds of Black soldiers.
December 17, 2019
Tennessee Advances Bill Requiring Warnings About Trans Restroom Use
Gov. Bill Lee must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a ban on sexual and gender diversity training.
April 29, 2021
Tennessee Will Mandate Warning Signs for Trans-Friendly Restrooms
Gov. Bill Lee has signed the bill, which the Human Rights Campaign calls "offensive and humiliating."
May 17, 2021
Karine Jean-Pierre on Tennessee Anti-Drag Law: Unacceptable & Unfortunate
The White House press secretary blasted Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing a bill restricting drag performances.
March 3, 2023
Tennessee Bans Trans Athletes From College Sports
The new law signed Friday builds on existing anti-trans laws in the state.
May 9, 2022
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31, 2023
Tennessee bill permitting anti-LGBTQ+ foster and adoptee parents passes House
Critics contend LGBTQ+ children could be placed in homes hostile to their sexual and gender identity.
April 2, 2024
Anti-Trans Sports Bills Sent to Governors in Arkansas, Tennessee
It's not certain whether the bills will be signed into law, but both governors are anti-trans Republicans.
March 22, 2021
Tennessee Close to Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Legislators have passed a bill and sent it to Gov. Bill Lee (pictured), and they're also moving toward restrictions on drag shows.
February 23, 2023
Madonna Adds Tour Date to 'Celebrate' LGBTQ+ Community
Madonna labeled recent anti-drag and anti-gender-affirming care laws as "unfounded and pathetic."
March 28, 2023
Nation's Most Brazenly Hateful Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Blocked by Judge
Tennessee is trying to force businesses that accommodate trans customers to post warning signs.
July 9, 2021
Tennessee Judge Extends Temporary Block on Anti-Drag Law
The judge had issued the original block last Friday only hours before the law was to take effect.
April 5, 2023
Big Music Stars Join LGBTQ+ ‘Love Rising’ Benefit Concert in Tennessee
The organizers hope to open the minds of Tennesseans who come to enjoy the show.
March 10, 2023
Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law
It was to go into effect on April 1 at midnight.
April 1, 2023
Tennessee GOP quietly overturns marriage equality by giving officials the right to refuse
Public officials in Tennessee can now refuse to grant a marriage license to anyone at their own discretion, for any reason.
February 26, 2024