TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Nov 12, 2025

Tennessee public libraries are reviewing their collections after Secretary of State Tre Hargett sent a series of letters ordering librarians to assess the “age-appropriateness" of books in their children and young adult sections. The review aims to “identify any materials that may be inconsistent with Tennessee age-appropriateness laws, in violation of any federal law, including President Trump's Executive Order, or otherwise contrary to any other applicable state or federal laws.” The letters also reminded librarians that they have to comply with relevant laws in order to receive grant funds, the Nashville Scene reports. Library directors are to provide a final report of their findings to the Tennessee secretary of state and the Tennessee state librarian and archivist by Jan. 19, 2026.