Public Pride Display Removed After Tennessee Mayor Speaks Out

In his capacity as a private citizen, the mayor of the town of Athens spoke out against a “pride month” display at the town’s library, eventually leading to the display being taken down.

Athens Mayor Steven Sherlin and Vice Mayor Larry Eaton demanded that the display at the E.G. Fisher Library be taken down at a Tuesday city council, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

The display reportedly contained books called “Queer Heroes” and “Ready When You Are.”

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