Tennessee leaders back Ukraine

Several Nashville landmarks, including The Parthenon and the Tennessee State Capitol, will be lit up in the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag this week.

• Mayor John Cooper and Gov. Bill Lee announced the symbolic signs of solidarity.

Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) introduced a resolution on the state Senate floor yesterday urging President Biden and Congress to intensify their opposition to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

• McNally's resolution called on federal officials to ban Russian imports, expel Russian diplomats and increase financial sanctions.