Metro sues state again to block airport board takeover

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 793

Last Updated: 11 hours, 12 minutes ago

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Metro Nashville was set to file suit Wednesday, joined by the Metro Nashville Airport Authority, against the state of Tennessee to stop another airport board takeover.

Metro’s attorneys were to file suit in federal court seeking an injunction to avert a state law vacating five airport boards across the state and enabling them to be replaced with state appointees.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell said he directed Metro’s attorney to “explore all possible steps” to keep …

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