TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Amelia Ferrell Knisely on Jan 11, 2016

Knoxville lawmakers have requested a special committee to investigate the University of Tennessee’s diversity office because of controversial memos it has issued, The Tennessean reports. One post encouraged students and professors to use gender-neutral pronouns; another post supported “inclusive holiday celebrations.” The group of officials, led by Rep. Eddie Smith, submitted letters today to Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey and House Speaker Beth Harwell, R-Nashville. A Harwell spokesperson said she would support formation of the committee. "The people of Tennessee deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent, especially in situations like this," Smith, R-Knoxville, said.