TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Jun 27, 2023

The FAA has informed Metro Nashville and the state of Tennessee that it will continue to recognize the current airport board until the Davidson County Chancery Court makes a ruling on a pending lawsuit that challenges a new state plan for the board, reports Axios. In June, Metro Nashville sued after state lawmakers voted to vacate the mayor-appointed airport board and create a new system by which the governor and Republican legislative leaders appoint six of the eight board members. In the suit, the city argues the law violates the state constitution’s prohibitions of legislation targeting one local government.