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Tennessee Historical Commission Hears Public Comments About Nathan Bedford Forrest Bust, Ahead Of Next Year’s Vote

By Alexis Marshall

October 16, 2020

The bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest at the Tennessee State Capitol

The Tennessee Historical Commission won’t consider removing the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state capitol until early next year. But some Tennesseans weighed in with public comments at the commission’s meeting Friday.

Filed Under: History, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Nathan Bedford Forrest, State Capitol Commission, Tennessee Historical Commission

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Calls For Meeting To Consider Removal Of Bust Of Nathan Bedford Forrest

By Chas Sisk

July 1, 2020

Tennessee officials are expected to take the first step toward removing the bust of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest from inside the Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee says he will convene the State Capitol Commission to meet and vote next week.

Filed Under: History, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Nathan Bedford Forrest, State Capitol Commission, Tennessee Historical Commission, Tennessee State Capitol

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