The Tennessee General Assembly returned to session Tuesday, immediately diving into contentious legislation that would expand the definition of “adult oriented establishments” to include venues that host even a single adult cabaret performance.
House Bill 884, passed the Tennessee House along party lines despite vocal opposition from Democratic lawmakers and protests from the gallery. The legislation would classify any community center, restaurant or venue that hosts something like a drag show, even just once, as an “adult oriented establishment.”
This designation comes with strict regulations, including prohibitions on operating hours and locations within 1,000 feet of schools or churches…