Governor’s order allowing contact sports draws criticism, support
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, seen here July 15 in Bristol, Tenn., has signed an executive order to allow contact sports in high schools. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
Gov. Bill Lee's decision to allow high school contact sports such as football and girls' soccer is drawing incredulity and support as the season nears.
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G.A. Hardaway Kevin Vaughan Mark White Jerri GreenSam Stockard
Sam Stockard is a Nashville-based reporter with more than 30 years of journalism experience as a writer, editor and columnist covering the state Legislature and Tennessee politics for The Daily Memphian.
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