Featured in The Tennessean: Tennessee's abortion ban takes effect Thursday. Why these women are now giving up on the state

Laura Brown is Tennessee born, raised and educated. The 34-year-old chief marketing officer grew up in Brentwood and has degrees from the University of Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. She now lives in East Nashville.

But not for much longer.

“I can’t stay here,” she said. “I’m sick and heartbroken over it.”