NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) reports that his brother was among other protesters detained during the House floor session as Republicans passed a new congressional map that will split up Memphis. Pearson posted videos on ...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called for the session two days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled a lower court's instruction on Louisiana's redistricting map relied too heavily on race.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill moving through the Tennessee legislature would implement a “capitol hill protection zone,” which would create a security area around the state capitol building, among others. Lawmakers are preparing to vote on new ...

The Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act led to Tennessee's special session to redraw maps, impacting Black voters.