STORIES

This case defends a previous Beacon legal victory and reaffirms the principle of government transparency. READ MORE

When government officials violate the people’s fundamental constitutional rights, Americans deserve the ability to hold those officials accountable.  READ MORE

Beacon is fighting back against immunity for arbitrary zoning decisions at the Supreme Court. READ MORE

Executive Summary Technology is evolving like never before. Americans today benefit from rapid advancements in fields like artificial intelligence. These cloud-based advancements have a physical component: data centers. The data center industry has already generated trillions of dollars for the U.S. economy. And with companies projecting trillions of dollars more in investments to keep up... READ MORE

Current status: Along with EdChoice, we represent parents who are defending Tennessee’s EFS program in chancery court. The court granted our motion to intervene in the case in July 2026.  The Beacon Center of Tennessee, along with EdChoice, is intervening to defend Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program from legal attack. Beacon and EdChoice represent... READ MORE

Beacon has petitioned the United States Supreme Court for review on an important property rights issue that affects thousands of Tennesseans. READ MORE

The stormwater capacity fee is an unlawful exaction. If Nashville wants to improve its stormwater system for all Nashville residents, it may not single out and force residents who are seeking development permits to shoulder all the costs. READ MORE

Executive Summary Animal chiropractors serve an important role in the animal health care system and are distinct from veterinarians. Although veterinary schools and colleges do not require animal chiropractic in their curriculum, Tennessee law requires animal chiropractors to obtain a veterinary medicine degree and become licensed veterinarians to practice animal chiropractic. As a result, it... READ MORE

Current Status: VICTORY! On May 7, 2026, the Association of Christian Schools International voluntarily dismissed its case after the U.S. Department of Labor acceded to court decisions invalidating the overtime rule. — Executive Summary The Biden Administration recently issued an Overtime Rule that would reclassify some 4.3 million salaried workers and make them eligible for... READ MORE

Case status: The Supreme Court denied the petition on December 9, 2024 over the dissent of Justice Alito and Justice Thomas  — Racial discrimination is morally wrong and a barrier to opportunity. Boston Parent Coalition v. School Committee for the City of Boston involved yet another push for “equity” in schools. For decades, admission to... READ MORE

Puerto Rico has appropriated Roberto Clemente’s trademark against his family’s wishes, and at the expense of his and his family’s reputation.  READ MORE

Current Status: The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee issued an unfavorable decision dismissing the case on March 10, 2025. We have filed an appeal,  but have agreed to temporarily stay the case while the new Administration considers repealing the Independent Contractor Rule. — Executive Summary With its bustling music industry, Nashville... READ MORE

Certificate of need (CON) laws are a regulatory, administrative, and financial burden on community-centered medical practices like Watauga Orthopedics in East Tennessee. Kim Marden shares Watauga’s story in this video and asks the question—are CON laws really necessary in Tennessee? READ MORE

Case Status:Victory! Our lawsuit prompted Mt. Juliet to repeal its $100/day fee for food trucks.  Food trucks rushed to help Mt. Juliet residents in March 2020 after the city was ravaged by a tornado. The city and its residents welcomed food trucks with open arms in the wake of the tornado and the beginning of... READ MORE

Beacon recently launched a new case representing three innovative entrepreneurs from Middle Tennessee and their food truck businesses READ MORE

Current Status: On November 10, 2025, Beacon filed a petition for review at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court will likely act on the petition in early 2026. — The Story Particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans use the internet to buy goods, conduct meetings, and even consult with their doctors. As... READ MORE

“These children are our future. Why not offer them every opportunity they need?” Why not, indeed.  READ MORE

When considering expanding the program to give more children opportunities like this, stories like Lisa's should be at the forefront of every lawmaker’s mind.  READ MORE