TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 9, 2023

Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp says a new state law on children at drag and stripper shows is "not that complicated." She issued the following statement today in response to questions about enforcement of the legislation. “This piece of legislation is not as complex as some are making it. First, the law specifically states that it is an offense for a ‘person’ to engage in the listed conduct. Therefore, inquiries as to whether businesses or venues can be prosecuted is not applicable per the legislation itself. The state of Tennessee through District Attorneys General pursues prosecution against persons, not entities. Further, the legislature specifically included the language ‘appeals to a prurient interest’ … in order to shield individuals who may be acting or playing a role in a performance that has no sexual connotation.” Read the full statement on Chattanoogan.com.