TN House Speaker appoints payday lender Advance Financial lawyer to Nashville Airport Board

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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House Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed John Cheadle, a lawyer for payday lender Advance Financial whose firm has sued thousands of Tennesseans over 279.5% loans, to the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board.

Cheadle is a Nashville-based lawyer whose firm is the primary representative Advance uses to sue borrowers for defaulting on loans with triple-digit interest rates. The firm, which includes him and several attorneys, specializes in consumer debt collection.

Sexton has a strong professional relationship with …

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