Could Paramount move to Tennessee? State leaders welcome Hollywood giant as questions swirl over California future

David Ellison is wary of decamping, but his battle with state regulators is intensifying.

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National story. 12 articles from 7 sources. 6 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jul 17, 2026.

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LamagLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Tennessee Leaders Invite Paramount to Relocate Amid California Merger Challenge

SemaforLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Paramount weighs leaving California over Warner Bros. rift

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WKRN NashvilleCenter· Jul 17, 2026

Could Paramount move to Tennessee? State leaders welcome Hollywood giant as questions swirl over California future

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Rocket City NowCenter· Jul 16, 2026

Tennessee invites Paramount to relocate headquarters amid Warner Bros. merger lawsuit

Local MemphisCenter· Jul 16, 2026

Tennessee invites Paramount to relocate headquarters amid Warner Bros. merger lawsuit

WBIR KnoxvilleCenter· Jul 15, 2026

Tennessee invites Paramount to relocate headquarters amid Warner Bros. merger lawsuit

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The Daily WireRight· Jul 15, 2026

Red State Courts Paramount As Media Giant Considers Fleeing California

New York PostLean Right· Jul 15, 2026

Tennessee tries to poach Paramount Skydance from California amid $110B merger fight

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 14, 2026

Paramount weighs California exit if Warner Bros. deal collapses

New York PostLean Right· Jul 12, 2026

Paramount weighs California exodus after state’s war on $110B Warner Bros. takeover

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The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Jul 14, 2026

Tennessee Is Courting Paramount — And the Studio Is Considering It (Exclusive)

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Jul 13, 2026

Paramount Reportedly Considering Leaving California as State Readies Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

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