Tennessee's abortion ban takes effect Thursday. Why these women are now giving up on the state The Citizen 4 years ago Thursday, Tennessee will ban abortion from the moment of fertilization, stripping the state’s women of a right they had on Wednesday. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee's near-total abortion ban goes into effect Thursday. Here's what to know about the lawDateAugust 25, 2022In relation toLascassasTennessee doctors call abortion law 'inhumane', while anti-abortion group lauds now-active banDateAugust 26, 2022In relation toLascassasTennessee abortion ban: Planned Parenthood, providers ask judge to halt implementationDateJune 23, 2020In relation toLascassas