Republican governor to call special session in Tennessee to discuss gun reform
Just hours after lawmakers gaveled out of session, Gov. Lee said he'll be calling them back to "pursue thoughtful, practical solutions to keep Tennesseans safe." Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will call a special legislative session to address gun reform nearly a month after a mass shooting at a Nashville school -- an unusual step for a Republican. Just hours after lawmakers gaveled out of session, Lee said he'll be calling them back to "pursue thoughtful, practical solutions to keep Tennesseans safe." "There is broad agreement that dangerous, unstable individuals who intend to harm themselves or others should not have access to weapons," Lee wrote in a statement. Gov. Bill Lee responds to questions during a news conference on April 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV/AP Even while calling for reforms, Lee noted his "strong commitment to preserving Second Amendment rights, ensuring due process and addressing the heart of the problem with s