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Citizens and board members clash over library books and treatment of librarians at Rutherford County meeting
Summary
Public commenters and several board members debated library materials, book‑banning, and treatment of librarians; callers urged both protection of librarians and removal of titles, producing heated exchanges during public comment.
Board remarks and public comment at the Feb. 6 Rutherford County School Board meeting focused on library materials, accusations and defenses of librarians, and calls both to remove titles and to protect library staff.
A board member opened public comment by defending the district’s librarians and urging speakers to keep remarks local and avoid personal attacks. The board member said: "There is no demonic agenda on behalf of any of our library staff," and asked speakers to refrain from defamation.
Multiple residents then addressed the board. Judy Whitehill, a former elementary school librarian and…
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