Tennessee Supreme Court hears arguments in Legislature’s laws targeting Nashville

By: Adam Friedman, Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 491

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Tennessee’s Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday in two cases with implications for state lawmakers’ ability to wield influence over local governments that run contrary to their interests.

Justices heard arguments on whether state legislators have the constitutional authority to require the Metro Nashville Council to reduce its size from 40 to 20, and whether the state can take majority appointment control over the Metro Nashville Airport Authority.

The airport case also serves as a …

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