Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Republicans carefully consolidate power

Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee Republicans carefully consolidate power

The "shadow mayor." House Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed himself to the board of Nashville's East Bank Development Authority and has played a pivotal role in creating new board to oversee aspects of Nashville -- and Memphis -- government. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)And mercifully, it is over. With little money to play with this year, Tennessee lawmakers spent the 2026 session exerting control over nearly every facet of life in Te…