Fact checkTechPublished May 31, 2026
Media reports: “Tennessee's governor signed a new congressional map into law dividing Memphis, ending the special session amid protests at the Capitol.”. Our verdict: True.

The claim

“Tennessee's governor signed a new congressional map into law dividing Memphis, ending the special session amid protests at the Capitol.”

Media reportsNews reportMay 7, 2026Read the original

Coverage of the end of Tennessee's special session.

Our verdict

True

Governor Bill Lee signed the map splitting Memphis into three districts on 7 May 2026.

What we found

Protesters and Democratic lawmakers shouted 'shame' as the session ended. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

  • Supports the claim

    TN governor signs new congressional map into law, dividing Memphis. [1]

How we checked

We checked the claim against WSMV. We reviewed 1 relevant source.

Sources

  1. [1]WSMV · TN governor signs new congressional map into law, dividing Memphis and marking end of special session

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