US Senate votes to name courthouse after actor Fred Thompson

The U.S. Senate has voted to name Nashville's new federal courthouse after former Sen. Fred Thompson , the late actor who appeared in at least 20 movies and in the TV series "Law & Order." Sen. Lamar Alexander announced the Senate vote Wednesday on a resolution already passed by the House, leaving the final decision to President Donald Trump .

Nashville courthouse to be named after former senator, actor Fred Thompson

Nashville courthouse to be named after former senator, actor Fred Thompson The federal courthouse in Nashville, Tenn., will be named after Fred Thompson, a former senator, presidential candidate and actor. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2rVsUno WASHINGTON - A bill to name the new federal courthouse in Nashville, Tenn., after former Sen. Fred Thompson has cleared its final hurdle in Congress and is awaiting President Trump's signature.