Tennessee lawmakers debate $3.1 million redistricting cost in special session

On 2026-05-07, Tennessee lawmakers in Nashville debated the roughly $3.1 million fiscal memo for implementing new congressional districts during the state’s special session. Lawmakers also discussed county reimbursement, election timing, and public input as the redistricting package advanced. The article describes a legislative debate and statements by Speaker Cameron Sexton and Democrats, with no completed agreement or final vote reported that day.