Debbie Odom Massey: executive director of the Madison Rivergate Chamber of Commerce. Fan of the recently cancelled sit-com “Last Man Standing.” Not a fan of same-sex couples kissing on television.

Those are the ingredients for a burgeoning controversy stemming from a Thursday Facebook post in which Massey lamented ABC’s decision to cancel “Last Man Standing.”

“I can’t believe that I am supposed to be OK with shows like (‘Grey’s Anatomy’) or ‘Nashville’ or any other show that promotes LGBT blah blah blah.., Whatever!” Massey wrote in her Facebook post, which linked to a Breitbart.com article about the show’s cancellation. “Cramming same sex making out into our Homes! But I can’t watch MY FAVORITE show! ‘Last Man Standing’! Talk about discrimination!!”

Massey's post from Thursday evening seemed to be removed by late Friday morning. She did not respond to multiple attempts to reach her for comment by phone.

On social media, fans of the television show questioned whether ABC cancelled "Last Man Standing" for political reasons.

The Breitbart article pointed out that “Last Man Standing” was popular with conservative viewers and its lead character, played by Tim Allen, is a conservative family man. Allen has said in interviews he supported Donald Trump for president.

But Madison-area critics questioned Massey’s post since she leads the Chamber, which advocates and recruits businesses to the Madison area.

The Madison chamber's mission is to "enhance the economic and civic interests of Madison through the promotion of business and community." The chamber's website contains a map showing dozens of businesses that are members.

Metro Councilwoman Nancy VanReece, whose district includes Madison, said the area is growing economically "because of the diversity of its residents" and businesses.

"Everyone has a right to their own opinion," VanReece said. "I don't know whether or not the Madison Rivergate Chamber has a social media policy regarding attribution for comments. If they do not have one, I would hope this would help them get one so that it's clear that the opinion an employee of that nonprofit may or may not reflect the opinion of the organization.

"I think that comments like that made by organizations that represent communities can have a detrimental effect and I certainly hope that this will be an opportunity for Madison to demonstrate that it is a welcoming diverse community that i am proud to represent."

In a written statement responding to the Facebook post, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry touted the leadership of David McMurry, who is on the Madison Rivergate board of directors as well as the board for the LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

“David McMurry, past president of the Madison-Rivergate Chamber of Commerce, has been a great partner in helping to grow our economy and promote a more inclusive environment in Nashville," Barry said. "The Facebook post referenced does not reflect the great work they are doing as an organization.

"I’m glad more than 400 businesses from across Davidson County joined Tennessee Thrives to stand against discrimination and promote being a warm and welcoming city for everyone.”

Cathy Hoorman, who is the chairman-elect of the Madison chamber's board of directors and owner of Kickin' Coffee and Tea, said she was "surprised" to learn of Massey's post, but declined further comment.

Massey is married to Nathan Massey, who unsuccessfully ran for the state House of Representatives in 2016.

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