Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a resolution declaring June as Nuclear Family Month in the state, a move that has drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.

The resolution designates June, traditionally recognized as Pride Month by many organizations and municipalities nationwide, as a time to celebrate nuclear families in Tennessee. The timing of the declaration has been noted by observers as significant given its overlap with Pride Month.

LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have expressed opposition to the resolution, viewing it as exclusionary. Critics argue that the measure fails to recognize diverse family structures and sends a message that undermines LGBTQ+ families and individuals.

The resolution comes amid ongoing national debates over LGBTQ+ rights and recognition. Tennessee has been among states that have enacted various measures affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and families in recent years.

Governor Lee's office has not provided detailed public statements about the reasoning behind the timing or specific language of the resolution. The measure adds Tennessee to discussions about how states choose to recognize different family structures and community celebrations.