A panel of judges has ruled that it was unconstitutional for Tennessee lawmakers to pass a state takeover of Nashville International Airport’s board without approval from city officials or voters.
FILE - Air travelers make their way through the Nashville International Airport, July 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. A panel of judges ruled Tuesday, Oct. 31, that it was unconstitutional for Tennessee lawmakers to pass a state takeover of Nashville International Airport’s board without approval from city officials or voters, delivering the latest blow in court to state Republicans’ series of attempts to rein in Democratic-leaning Nashville’s autonomy this year. NASHVILLE, Tenn.
“Big win for the city obviously,” said Democratic Sen. Jeff Yarbro, of Nashville. “But the bigger win is for the good old Tennessee Constitution, functioning as it should and ensuring some protection for local governments across the state.” “The ruling today reinforces Metro’s right to maintain and control the airport authority,” said Wally Dietz, Nashville’s director of law. “Three different three-judge panels have now protected local governments from unconstitutional state overreach.”
The judges also ruled that the law unconstitutionally removed local officials from office before their terms were expired, and that it violates the city’s equal protection guarantees under the state constitution.
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