Tennessee governor sets special legislative session for Aug. 21 after Nashville school shooting

Byharvestdempac May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Published by Chalkbeat Tennessee: Reporter Marta W. Aldrich – May 8, 2023

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Monday that he will call the legislature back Aug. 21 for a special session to address firearms and public safety concerns following a deadly school shooting in Nashville this spring.

“There is broad agreement that action is needed,” Lee said in a statement.

The goal, he said, is to “pursue thoughtful, practical measures that strengthen the safety of Tennesseans, preserve Second Amendment rights, prioritize due process protections, support law enforcement and address mental health.”

The governor also invited Tennesseans to provide input about the issues through an online form.

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