Alive? Dead? Delayed? Status of bill banning pride flags in schools uncertain
Mid-South Pride walks the 50th annual Silky Sullivan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Beale Street on March 11, 2023. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)
The bill would prevent public and charter schools from flying any flags except those permitted under the measure. The bill’s sponsor said the measure is meant to prevent schools from flying the LGBTQ+ pride flag.
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Tennessee General Assembly LGBTQ+ Tennessee LegislatureJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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