Tennessee House passes anti-drag bill as legislature convenes for 2026

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 840

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Tennessee House opened the 2026 session with rancor, passing an obscure bill targeting businesses that hold one drag show in a year.

It marked a raucous beginning for lawmakers as critics of the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation held signs in the Capitol calling the bill “vague” and “dangerous” and shouted at Republican lawmakers as they entered the House chamber.

“This is the wrong bill to start the legislative session with. It sets the wrong priority,” said …

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