In January, 2026, Tennessee State Senator Janice Bowling filed Senate Bill 1949, the “mRNA Bioweapons Prohibition Act,” prohibiting the manufacture, acquisition, possession, or distribution of mRNA injections and products; requires state and local government officials to use all lawful means necessary to investigate or enforce suspected violations; punishes violations the same as manufacturing, acquiring, possessing, or transferring a weapon of mass destruction, which is a Class B felony."

Bowling 's district 16 covers a 6 county area south and east of Nashville, including Tullahoma.

From Wikipedia, Sen. Bowling, In 2021, said she believed early voting created “mischief”, "said the Covid 19vaccines could lead to genetic modification", "claimed that her rural district were providing litter boxes in schools to children that identify as cats."