Herrington: Renewed Forrest controversies present a leadership opportunity for Gov. Bill Lee
Days after saying he'd work to end Nathan Bedford Forrest Day in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee's office said he's open to a "broader discussion" about the Forrest bust in the state Capitol. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee seems to have shifted his thinking in recent months on state-sponsored emblems of the Confederacy. If he's willing to go a little further, he could find a real leadership opportunity.
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