Following the decision, Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is also running for Tennessee governor, urged the state legislature to redistrict in a post on X, writing that passing new maps is “essential to cement President Trump’s agenda and the Golden Age of America.”

Tennessee redraws its congressional map, splitting Memphis.

“Well folks, here we are—this special session where the people are yet again being ignored,” Johnson said in a video recorded outside of the meeting room doors, while dozens of chanting protesters rai...