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.
Covenant parents create nonprofits to protect children from gun violence. They’re also advocating for Tennessee gun reforms.
“As a native Tennessean and a gun owner, I think it’s important to emphasize we are proponents of responsible gun ownership. However, I think it’s important to intervene when there are clear signs that something is wrong,” said co-founder and parent Melissa Alexander.
Gun violence in Nashville — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
One WPLN listener asks the candidates: How are you going to protect our children at school?
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says late summer date for special session on guns wasn’t his call
Most public schools in the state will start this August, shortly before a special session on gun reform starts. That has some advocates speculating that Gov. Bill Lee had that in mind when he selected Aug. 21.
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.
Tennessee governor calls lawmakers to special session on gun control
Tennessee lawmakers rushed to pass the state budget and complete their work this week — but they’ll soon return to the state capitol for a special session on gun control.
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