Tennessee GOP Fails to Address Gun Control, Silences Democratic Members

Tennessee Republicans ended a special legislative session on public safety without passing any new restrictions on firearm access, despite pleas from parents whose children survived a mass shooting at a Nashville Christian school. The session, ordered by Republican Governor Bill Lee, became a venue for bitter fights over free speech and dissent, with lawmakers trading accusations and silencing members who spoke out. The special session concluded with little progress on gun control, as Republicans focused on mental health bills and juvenile crime sentencing. Parents of the shooting victims expressed frustration and disappointment, vowing to continue their advocacy efforts.