Overview

• Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis shut down a Greenville, NC dealership on April 18 after the city council sued over a 3,200-square-foot flag on a 130-foot pole, citing ordinance violations.
• The Greenville City Council emphasized the issue is about compliance with local zoning codes, not opposition to the American flag itself.
• Lemonis has refused to remove the flag, asserting it represents his gratitude to the U.S. and calling the ordinance 'wrong.'
• A similar legal dispute has arisen in Sevierville, Tennessee, where officials argue the oversized flag could pose safety risks and distract drivers.
• Camping World has garnered public support from conservative figures, including Rev. Franklin Graham, who defended the flags as patriotic symbols.