Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed new congressional district maps into law Thursday, reshaping representation across the state — particularly in Middle Tennessee and Memphis — as Republicans aim to flip every congressional seat in the state red. Legal challenges are already underway.
Southeast Nashville alone is set to have its 3rd different congressman in 10 years. In 2020, that congressman was Jim Cooper. In 2023, it was Andy Ogles. Under the new map, it will be Scott DesJarlais.
Here is a breakdown of how the new map changes Middle Tennessee’s congressional districts:…