State House bill lets private businesses, citizens reject same-sex marriage
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, speaks on Jan. 15, 2026, in Nashville. (George Walker IV/AP file)
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, Feb. 19, that lets private businesses refuse to recognize same-sex couples.
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Tennessee Legislature same-sex marriage Tennessee House of RepresentativesNoah McLane
Noah McLane reports on business 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 business section, 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 the statehouse contractor for The Daily Memphian.
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