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Tennessee House Passes Controversial Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Concealed Guns on School Grounds amid Protests

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a contentious move, Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill allowing some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. This decision has sparked a heated debate within the state, with protesters voicing their strong opposition by chanting “Blood on your hands.” The bill, which also prohibits parents and other teachers from knowing who is armed, was approved with a 68-28 vote and now awaits Republican Governor Bill Lee’s …

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing School Staff to Carry Concealed Handguns

Nashville, Tennessee – Lawmakers in Tennessee have recently approved a measure that would permit school staff to carry concealed handguns on school premises. This decision follows a tragic incident in which a shooter killed six individuals at a school in Nashville. The bill passed through the Tennessee House with a 68-28 vote, with some Republicans crossing party lines to oppose the legislation. The state Senate, also dominated by the GOP, had previously passed the measure …

School Shooter Writings Ownership Dispute Sparks Legal Battle in Tennessee Court

Nashville, Tennessee – A legal battle continues in Nashville involving the writings of a school shooter and the complex legalities of copyright ownership. The parents of children at Covenant School claim to have acquired the writings from the shooter’s parents and now assert copyright ownership. During a recent two-day hearing at Davidson County Chancery Court, various attorneys debated the release of the writings. The attorneys, including those representing news outlets, politicians, and advocacy groups, discussed …

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Tennessee State Senator for Blocking Access to School Shooting Records

Nashville, Tennessee – The family members of the victims from a tragic school shooting in Nashville last year have taken a bold step by filing an ethics complaint against a Tennessee state senator. This complaint is rooted in the senator’s actions regarding the release of sensitive documents related to the tragedy, sparking a heated debate over government transparency and victims’ rights. Senator Todd Gardenhire’s involvement in seeking the release of the shooter’s writings through open …

Tennessee Tornadoes Leave Six Dead and Dozens Injured: Devastating Aftermath and Recovery Efforts Underway

Clarksville, Tennessee faces the aftermath of a devastating tornado that tore through the area, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. At least six people have been reported dead, with more than 50 injured and numerous buildings destroyed. Power outages have also been reported, as officials work to assess the extent of the damage caused by the severe weather event. One of the hardest-hit areas was Clarksville in Montgomery County, where an EF3 intensity …

Anniversary Human Chain Event in Nashville Calls for Tennessee Gun Safety Changes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One year after a tragic shooting at the Covenant School that claimed the lives of three 9-year-old children and three adults, thousands of people joined hands in a human chain across Nashville in remembrance and solidarity. The event, organized by gun safety advocates, brought together families from the school and students who were present during the tragic incident. Among the participants was Melissa Alexander, a mother of a 10-year-old student at the …

Winter Storm Toll: Tennessee Hit Hardest with 36 Deaths

Nashville, Tennessee was hit hard by a recent winter storm, bringing several inches of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures to the region. Unfortunately, more than a third of the 91 individuals who lost their lives during the storm in the United States were from Tennessee. The hardest-hit county was Shelby County, with 11 of the state’s 36 deaths, followed by Knox County with seven fatalities. The reasons behind the high number of winter-related deaths in …

Explosive Camper Fire Erupts in Harrison, Tennessee

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – An early morning fire in Harrison resulted in a camper engulfed in flames and explosions, according to reports from the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department. The incident, which took place at 9131 North Hickory Valley Road, saw firefighters responding to the scene around 4 a.m. to find the camper ablaze near a house. Upon arrival, the firefighters discovered the camper fully consumed by fire, with concerns mounting over the possibility of …

Tennessee Shooter’s Manifesto Ignored by Anti-Defamation League Despite Warning Signs of Extremism

Nashville, Tennessee – Right-wing extremism has been the focus of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which claimed that “all” extremist-related murders in 2023 were committed by extremists on the right. This statement discounted the apparent extremism of Audrey Hale, a transgender shooter responsible for the deaths of three adults and three students at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee in March. The conservative commentator Stephen Crowder released three pages of the shooter’s manifesto in November, which …

TBI Manhunt: Update on Deadly Tennessee Deputy Shooting & Search for Kenneth DeHart

Maryville, Tennessee – The manhunt is intensifying for the East Tennessee resident accused of fatally shooting a deputy and injuring another as the Blount County Sheriff’s Office raises the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Kenneth DeHart. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued warrants charging DeHart with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and being a felon in possession of a firearm in relation to the Feb. 8 shootings. …