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.
The first bills are filed for Tennessee’s special session on public safety. Here’s what lawmakers want to do.
Tennessee’s legislative special session on public safety begins Aug. 21 and lawmakers have started to file proposals.
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.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee calls for special session on ‘public safety.’ Democrats say it will do more harm than good.
The special session focused on public safety is officially happening. It’s set to begin Aug. 21 — as expected. Gov. Bill Lee is asking lawmakers to focus on preventing violent crime, but Democrats say it misses the mark.
Nashville officials examining how firearms make suicidal ideation more dangerous
As Metro Council officials wrapped a series meetings on protecting kids from gun violence at school on Wednesday, they took up another major firearm risk: suicide.
Gun reform advocates are demanding action ahead of gun-specific special session
Gun safety advocates in Tennessee have ramped up their call for the General Assembly to make substantive changes to the state’s gun laws. In the past week, groups have held rallies in Middle Tennessee as well as press conferences across the state.
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles wants to defund the federal department that investigates gun crimes
Nashville Congressman Andy Ogles wants to defund the government agency that investigates federal offenses involving the unlawful use of firearms.
Gov. Lee calls Tennessee lawmakers back Aug. 21 for a special session on gun laws
The governor announced the date of the session Monday, less than three weeks after the official legislative session ended early.
Latest Vanderbilt poll finds jump in support across Tennessee for more gun regulations
After years of indifference, Tennesseans now believe guns is one of the top issues facing the state. That’s one finding in a new poll from Vanderbilt University that is being released Wednesday.
Gov. Bill Lee, in pivot, to sign order strengthening background checks, calls for red flag law
Gov. Bill Lee is calling on the Tennessee legislature to pass a law that would restrict people who pose a threat to themselves or others from having access to guns. But while he is the chief of command in the state, if lawmakers aren’t on board, it won’t happen.