A measure Democrats championed that would ban minors from marrying in Tennessee, later modified by Republicans, passed Tuesday.
Tennessee General Assembly Passes Ban On Marriage For Those Under Age 17
USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee, The Tennessean
Tue, 04/24/2018 - 4:24pm
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