Was the American Flag Banned in Tennessee?

Shock and outrage erupted on Facebook from the news that a school in Tennessee banned the American flag. According to Snopes, “Facebook pages and disinformation sites recirculated variations of an outdated and exaggerated claim.” This story began when a Tennessee school banned flying flags from vehicles after a student came to school flying the Confederate flag. This story eventually evolved into a tale about the school banning the American flag. The truth is, however, the school already clarified that “the American flag could be flown from vehicles if it was properly displayed.” This type of false news is easily spread because it angers people into sharing the story with others. It is best to step back in these situations and fact check news before letting emotions spread fake news. [1 image, 2 links, 2 quotations, 129 words]