Tennessee

Tennessee GOP leaders denounce ‘No wars for Jews’ mailers bearing Young Republicans name

The mailers, which encouraged recipients to “support” Lee, also said “Stop the Great Replacement," “Ban Islam and Hinduism,” and “Men in charge.”

A mailer reading "No wars for Jews," among other messages, was sent to thousands of Tennessee households in June 2026 bearing the name of a local Young Republicans chapter. JTA has removed the QR code.
Rep. Steve Cohen  gestures during a news conference in his office on Capitol Hill on May 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Jewish Rep. Steve Cohen will not run for reelection after Tennessee GOP redraws his district

Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke (15) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum, Dec 20, 2025.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29

The SpaceX building, as the company prepares to file for an initial public offering (IPO), in Hawthorne, California, April 23, 2026.

SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access


Tennessee Jewish community steps up to help after tornado disaster

The Jewish Federation & Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is leading the efforts and has already begun providing $5,000 in immediate assistance to the area.

Damage to buildings and vehicles is seen after a tornado hit eastern Nashville

Steven Spielberg's daughter arrested for domestic violence

Spielberg first announced her decision to work in adult entertainment last week, and claimed that it was a way to overcome traumatic experiences in childhood.

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Tennessee assembly advancing bills against antisemitism

The state legislature aims to greater define what constitutes antisemitism so as to help determine whether an investigation by state authorities needs to be conducted.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Sunrise, Florida, U.S., November 26, 2019

Tennessee finds judge not antisemitic despite social media post

The judge linked on social media to articles saying the Jews should “get the f*** over the Holocaust."

Jim Lammey of the Shelby County Criminal Court.

Antisemitic graffiti at University of Tennessee blames Jews for 9/11

"Jews did 9-11. Google: Dancing Israelis" read the graffiti on The Rock, a massive stone on the UTK campus on which individuals or groups often paint opinions or congratulations.

University of Tennessee Knoxville - The Hill