When Republican state Sen. Richard Briggs, R-Knoxville, first read Gov. Bill Lee’s extreme risk protection order he thought: This seems reasonable.
How Tennessee’s justice system allows dangerous people to keep guns — with deadly outcomes
Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in domestic violence shootings in Nashville since 2007. Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun.
Fire or active shooter? Tennessee teachers could be tasked with determining the difference when the alarm goes off
During the Covenant school shooting, 911 calls show at least one teacher stepped into the hallway after hearing alarms go off, thinking it could be a fire drill.
Here’s how starkly different the reactions have been to Gov. Lee’s special session.
Gov. Bill Lee’s call for a special session on guns and public safety has been met with strong reactions across a wide range of the political spectrum.
Advocates want gun reform passed at special session. Tennessee’s House Speaker wants to toughen juvenile sentencing.
Lawmakers are set to reconvene later this month for a special legislative session on public safety. The regular session earlier this year drew protesters, demonstrating for gun reform after the Covenant School shooting.
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