The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town
Published: 12/30/2025

In a small Tennessee town called Gainesboro, a real estate developer named Josh Abbotoy is planning a controversial housing development that has attracted attention from local residents and drawn national scrutiny. The development has become a focal point for a dispute over Christian nationalism, with some residents opposing the extreme views expressed by two self-described Christian nationalists who are among Abbotoy's first customers. The controversial customers have spurred local resistance efforts and ignited a debate over the influence of Christian nationalism in American governance.



