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Rutherford County library director could face disciplinary action over LGBTQIA book stance

Library director opposes moving 132 LGBTQIA children’s books to adult sections citing First Amendment rights; board alleges insubordination amid privacy concerns.

Summary by The Tennessean
Rutherford County Library System Dir. Luanne James recently took a 1st Amendment stand on children's LGBTQIA books that could draw disciplinary action.

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Fox 17Fox 17
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Rutherford County’s top librarian is off the job after a heated public meeting

The Rutherford County Library Board voted to fire Library Director Luanne James after she refused to move more than 100 LGBTQ-themed books.

·Nashville, United States
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The AdvocateThe Advocate
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Tennessee library board meets to weigh firing librarian who refused LGBTQ+ book purge

The Rutherford County Library Board emergency meeting will take place on Monday evening in Murfreesboro.

·Los Angeles, United States
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The TennesseanThe Tennessean
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Rutherford County library director could face disciplinary action over LGBTQIA book stance

Rutherford County Library System Dir. Luanne James recently took a 1st Amendment stand on children's LGBTQIA books that could draw disciplinary action.

·Nashville, United States
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DNJ broke the news in on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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