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. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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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