Tennessee Library Director Luanne James Fired Over L.G.B.T.Q. Books NYT | Top Stories By: Emily Cochrane and Sonia A. Rao 2 April 2026 at 08:57 The director, Luanne James, was fired at a board meeting for the Rutherford County Library System on Monday after she refused to move certain books to the adult section. © Ryan Rehnborn/Rutherford County Library Alliance, via Associated PressShortly before being fired, Luanne James said she stood by her decision.