“TN governor signs new congressional map into law, dividing Memphis and marking end of special session Protests rang out at the Tennessee Capitol as the special session ended with a new congressional map moving to Gov.”

Speaker under reviewSource under reviewMay 31, 2026

Our verdict

True

Multiple news outlets confirm that Gov.

What we found

Bill Lee signed the new congressional map that splits Memphis, ending the special session, and the original article notes protests at the Capitol as the session concluded. No contradictory evidence was found.

The evidence

Background
WSMV reports that Gov. Bill Lee officially signed the new congressional map into law after Republican lawmakers passed legislation during a special session.
wsmv.com· WSMV report on governor signing

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