The Republican-backed map splits Shelby County and Nashville each into three separate congressional districts, drawing fierce opposition from Democrats and members of the public. NASHVILLE, Tenn.
This story has been updated after the Tennessee General Assembly approved the new congressional map. At the behest of President Donald Trump, Tennessee Republicans have swiftly moved to redraw the ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee, the Tennessee House, and Senate passed the redrawn congressional maps, which will split Memphis into three districts. The new map splits Memphis and Shelby County ...
Gov. Bill Lee signed into law new congressional maps on May 7, which dismantle the state's only Black-majority Congressional district. Tennessee Democratic Party and candidates across three ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — State Representative Justin J. Pearson said the passing of the map of redrawn congressional districts is a “political lynching” that has set Tennessee back over 150 years. “Today’s ...