In this photo provided by the Rutherford County Library Alliance, former Rutherford County Library System Director Luanne James speaks at a meeting of the Rutherford County Library Board in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Monday, March 30, 2026, during which the board voted to fire her from her position due to her refusal to move more than 100 books from the children’s section to the adult section. (Ryan Rehnborn/Rutherford County Library Alliance via AP)

Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move more than 100 books from children’s to adult section

by The Associated Press March 31, 2026

written by The Associated Press March 31, 2026

By Jonathan Mattise NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee library board has fired the county's top librarian for refusing to comply with its vote to move more than 100 LGBTQ books from the children's to the adult section over its claims that they promote "gender confusion.” The Rutherford County Libra...

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