David is Roman Catholic and lives Terrapatchee, Tennessee, (population 2,500) and is one of the few Roman Catholics living in Terrapatchee. He submits plans to the City planning commission to build Roman Catholic Religious Center consisting of a community hall, gym, swimming pool, and church at the edge of town where few people live and where there are few cars. The City planning commission denies the plans stating that it would create traffic problems. David sues the government for violation of his right to exercise his religious rights.

Who are the possible Plaintiffs and Defendants?

Would David sue in Federal court or State court? If he sues in Federal court what are the levels of court he would proceed through?

What about in State Court? Is this a criminal or civil case?