Faithfulness, not Pride
May 18, 2026
Recently, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee declared the month of June Nuclear Family Month. In doing so, he also declared that June is not “pride month.” The resolution stated that Tennessee will prioritize the nuclear family, which it described as “consisting of one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children [as] God’s design for familial structure.” Even more, according to the resolution, “The nuclear family is under attack in our beloved State and nation, and it is our responsibility to uplift, protect, and support values that help Tennessee proper.”
Predictably, the Tennessee resolution engendered outrage from LGBTQ activists. After all, it is now expected that the nation will recognize pride month each June, and that the media, professional sports, local and national retailers, and federal and state governments participate. One might think that pride month is federally mandated but, as Tennessee has now demonstrated—it is not.
