The Tennessee National Guard will begin patrolling Friday in Memphis, the city announced. Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, authorized the deployment of troops.

At least nine National Guard members began their patrol at the Bass Pro Shops located at the Pyramid, an iconic landmark in Memphis.

The Tennessee National Guard will begin patrolling Friday in Memphis, the city announced. Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, authorized the deployment of troops.

National Guard troops began patrolling in Memphis, as the Trump administration battles lawsuits against similar moves in Chicago and Portland.