A newly drawn Tennessee congressional map that divides the Memphis area is used for the first time in the state’s upcoming primary election, according to multiple reports. The redistricting changes the way Memphis and surrounding areas are grouped into congressional districts, creating new boundaries that affect which voters are assigned to particular U.S. House races. The map’s debut comes as Tennessee prepares to hold its primary, giving voters their first chance to participate under the revised district lines rather than the previous configuration. While details of the legal and political debate around redistricting are not specified in the provided summaries, the coverage emphasizes the practical impact: the map’s implementation at the primary stage means candidates campaign and voters vote based on newly established district geography. The reporting notes that the change specifically “splits Memphis,” indicating that the city is divided across district lines rather than kept wholly within a single district.