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TPUSA Launches Controversial Student Clubs in Tennessee Schools

12/13/2025

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Turning Point USA (TPUSA) partners with Tennessee leaders to establish Club America chapters in all high schools, announced at the Capitol with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Tenn.).
Gov. Bill Lee supports student engagement through these chapters.
Texas pursues a similar initiative, drawing criticism from educators and civil rights groups.
Critics say partnership promotes a partisan agenda and diverts attention from safety and teachers.

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Turning Point USA (TPUSA) partners with Tennessee leaders to establish Club America chapters in all high schools, announced at the Capitol with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Tenn.).
Gov. Bill Lee supports student engagement through these chapters.
Texas pursues a similar initiative, drawing criticism from educators and civil rights groups.
Critics say partnership promotes a partisan agenda and diverts attention from safety and teachers.