Haslam Says Forrest Statue Should Be Removed From Capitol

  • Monday, August 14, 2017

Governor Bill Haslam issued this statement on Monday regarding the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the State Capitol:

 

“My position on this issue has not changed – I do not believe Nathan Bedford Forrest should be one of the individuals we honor at the Capitol. The General Assembly has established a process for addressing these matters and I strongly encourage the Capitol Commission and the Historical Commission to act.”  

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