Gun deaths are rising at a higher rate in Tennessee than the national average
The deadly Covenant School shooting revived the conversation about gun control in Middle Tennessee.
In this episode, we talk to the people who are leading that conversation, including a survivor of gun violence and someone who has lobbied against pro-gun bills in front of the the Tennessee legislature. We’ll also discuss how the push for gun control has evolved in the more than 10 years between the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and the recent tragedy in Nashville.
But first, WPLN’s criminal justice reporter Paige Pfleger joins us to break down current gun legislation in Tennessee.
This episode was produced by Rose Gilbert.
Guests:
- Linda McFadyen-Ketchum, activist with Moms Demand Action Tennessee
- Twana Chick, gun violence survivor and retired police sergeant
- JC Shegog, security consultant, risk manager and firearms expert
- Dr. Jay Wellons, chief of Pediatric Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Special thanks to Tanea McClean, Tasha AF Lemley and Dr. Kelsey AB Gastineau.
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