Drag in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: July 19, 2024 01:30 pm
This guide is intended to provide information regarding the 2023 anti-drag law. This document does not give legal advice, and you should not rely on it as legal advice. You should speak with a lawyer to get advice on your specific situation.
In 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a law, the “Adult Entertainment Act” (AEA). A Tennessee court blocked the law from going into effect and declared the law was unconstitutional.
On July 18, 2024, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the Tennessee court’s decision and allowed the law to go into effect.
We acknowledge the fears and concerns surrounding the performance of drag due to the realities of anti-LGBTQ and anti-trans legislation continually being introduced in Tennessee.
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