The Beacon Center has a team of litigators who fight for Tennesseans’ liberty day in and day out. We believe all Tennesseans – regardless of their means – have the right to pursue the American Dream. Therefore, we take up their legal cause at no cost to them when senseless government barriers stand in their way. We have successfully challenged state and local laws and regulations to restore Tennesseans’ economic liberty and property rights, and to eliminate government overreach in their lives.
Recent Success:
Property Rights — July 2025: In our landmark class action lawsuit against Nashville’s stormwater capacity fee, a federal court granted preliminary approval for a $1.4 million settlement involving 361 property owners who were wrongfully charged stormwater fees before receiving building permits. This development marks a major milestone in the fight for Tennesseans’ property rights.
Food Trucks — January 2024: Mt. Juliet, in response to our case, changed the law that required food trucks to pay $100 per day to operate within city limits. As a result, our clients can take their award-winning food trucks back to Mt. Juliet.
Property Rights — May 2023: The Court ruled that the city of Nashville cannot avoid constitutional protections for private property simply by taking individuals’ property through legislative action. This was an enormous win for our plaintiffs and a reminder to Nashville that it cannot force a small group of property owners to cover the cost of public works. We are thrilled not only for our plaintiffs but for all citizens living within the Sixth Circuit.
