SUMMARY: In Tennessee, while 10 states and Washington D.C. permit medically assisted suicide, previous legalization attempts have failed. The debate was sparked in 2015 by John Jay Hooker, a civil rights icon with terminal illness, who sued the state for the right to die with dignity. Despite support from former state Rep. Craig Fitzhugh and others, bills were unable to progress past committee. Democratic Rep. Bob Freeman has since introduced similar legislation, emphasizing patient choice and dignity in death, with support from hospice providers. However, Freeman’s bill also failed to advance, though he plans to reintroduce it in the upcoming session.

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SUMMARY: A group of investors led by former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam is aiming to establish a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team in Nashville, proposing the name “Tennessee Summitt” in honor of legendary coach Pat Summitt. Their bid will be submitted on January 30, with hopes for the franchise to begin play in the summer of 2028 at Bridgestone Arena. Plans include a world-class practice facility that will also support youth basketball in the area. Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell supports the initiative, and several celebrities, including Tim McGraw and Peyton Manning, are backing the bid.

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SUMMARY: Brewer argues against the legality of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in the U.S., asserting it contradicts medical ethics defined by the Hippocratic Oath, which mandates doctors to do no harm. Despite a Gallup poll indicating that a majority of Americans support doctor-assisted death under specific terminology, Brewer emphasizes that labeling it as suicide decreases support. Organizations like Tennessee Right to Life, among others, view PAS as morally and ethically concerning, fearing it may lead to coercion, financial incentives, and erosion of trust in the doctor-patient relationship. Brewer insists that all forms of suicide should be opposed, advocating for a consistent pro-life stance.

TN Right to Life decries physician-assisted suicide

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