More than a thousand people in Tennessee flocked to a protest at the state Capitol on Thursday, shouting at lawmakers to enact gun control measures in the wake of the mass shooting at The Covenant School.
to lead chants for gun reforms from the podium in the House, temporarily halting the body's agenda. Rep. Gloria Johnson stood with them.. "What took place on this House floor is unacceptable behavior and it needs to be dealt with," he said.legislature have resisted calls for gun control and have instead worked over the years to loosen gun restrictions.
Republican leadership brushed gun control aside and reiterated their calls to improve safety by hardening school security.What's next: More protests are scheduled throughout Middle Tennessee in the coming days, including a rally in Franklin on Saturday and a student-led march to the Capitol on Monday.
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