TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on May 26, 2022

Tennessee lawmakers were quick to condemn the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, this week, Axios Nashville reports. Rep. John Ray Clemmons, D-Nashville, during a press conference Wednesday urged Gov. Bill Lee to call a special legislative session to "work together and take action on the public health crisis." He also called for a pause on gun purchases without background checks. NewsChannel 5 reports House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, rebuked the idea of a special session but, along with other Republicans, expressed interest in increasing funding for Student Resource Officers (SROs).