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Tennessee Historical Commission Votes to Remove Forrest Bust From Capitol


Tennessee Historical Commission Votes to Remove Forrest Bust From Capitol
The commission voted 25 to 1 on Tuesday to move the statue to the Tennessee State Museum
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The Nathan Bedford Forrest bust currently housed in the state CapitolPhoto: Michael W. Bunch
After numerous protests and years of controversy, the Tennessee Historical Commission voted on Tuesday to move the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the state Capitol to the Tennessee State Museum. Many hope the new space can provide valuable context about Forrest’s life as a slave-trader, Klansman and Confederate general whose men were responsible for the massacre of hundreds of black soldiers. ....

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Nathan Bedford Forrest On The Way Out Tennessee Capitol Door


March 9, 2021
Hearing overwhelming support to move the Nathan Bedford Forrest out of the State Capitol, the Tennessee Historical Commission voted Tuesday to relocate the embattled statue to the State Museum.
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After a 25-1 decision, the bust of the Confederate lieutenant general will be moved with U.S. Admirals David Farragut and Albert Gleaves as part of a request by the State Capitol Commission for creation of a Hall of Heroes.
Even so, the matter might not be done.
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Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton have requested an opinion from Attorney General Herbert Slatery on the process for moving the busts. McNally prefers the bust remain in its location and historical context be added. ....

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