Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with affordability, immigration on the mind
Rep. Torrey Harris, D-Memphis, listens as Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, who is off camera, talks about a bill dealing with adult-oriented establishments on the House floor on Jan. 13, 2026, in Nashville. (Noah McLane/The Daily Memphian)
NASHVILLE — A week ago, the Tennessee State Capitol was a ghost town, barring the occasional field trip and construction crew climbing up scaffolding on the exterior. It was quiet, almost lifeless. But not anymore.
The House floor roared back to life Tuesday, Jan. 13, as state lawmakers gathered once again to shake hands and rekindle old friendships — and rivalries. Tuesday included some excitement on the House floor as four protesters were escorted out by state troopers, but it was largely business as usual.
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Noah McLane
Noah McLane reports on the state house for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.
Prior to writing for The Daily Memphian, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently an editorial intern at the Nashville Scene.
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