Chattanooga Appointments: Mayor Tim Kelly named Erica Collins as the city’s new chief human resources officer, tasking her with strengthening hiring and workforce systems after a Work for America review found Chattanooga fills open roles in about 35 days. LGBTQ+ Politics: A new Gallup poll shows support for same-sex marriage has flattened and is slipping among Republicans, even as Democrats and independents stay largely steady—fueling fresh state-level fights. Memorial Day: UT Martin’s Memorial Day commemoration featured retired Army Col. John Cooper, who urged Tennesseans to remember fallen service members and their families. Memphis Redistricting: Memphis leaders held a town hall on Tennessee’s congressional map changes, with organizers pushing voter registration, education, and turnout as legal challenges continue. Public Health (Nursing Homes): CMS data highlighted multiple Cumberland and Monroe County facilities’ staffing and ratings, including Good Samaritan Society–Fairfield Glade’s 4-star overall score and Jefferson County Nursing Home’s 4-star rating. Statewide Legal/Policy: Tennessee’s “Nuclear Family Month” controversy continued after Rep. Andy Ogles apologized for a homophobic post tied to the June proclamation. Local Sports & Community: Dyersburg State Community College held its 56th commencement, while local coverage also spotlighted area athletes and nursing home quality updates.