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Tennessee Capitol to Unveil Controversial Unborn Memorial

1/5/2026

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A granite memorial honoring unborn children will be unveiled at the Tennessee Capitol on June 24, aligning with Roe v. Wade's end.
State Sen. Janice Bowling supports the memorial, saying it honors unborn lives.
Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. John Ray Clemmons and Rep. Heidi Campbell, criticize it as stigmatizing women and constraining choice.
The project stalled on funding before resuming after a $4,000 donation, with fundraising continuing for expenses.

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A granite memorial honoring unborn children will be unveiled at the Tennessee Capitol on June 24, aligning with Roe v. Wade's end.
State Sen. Janice Bowling supports the memorial, saying it honors unborn lives.
Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. John Ray Clemmons and Rep. Heidi Campbell, criticize it as stigmatizing women and constraining choice.
The project stalled on funding before resuming after a $4,000 donation, with fundraising continuing for expenses.