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Voices for a Safer Tennessee Celebrates Key Milestones Following Legislative Session

Jon Blankenship · April 24, 2025 ·

Voices for a Safer Tennessee Celebrates Key Milestones Following Legislative Session

Nashville, TN (April 2025) — Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN) is proud to reflect on a powerful 90-day sprint through the 2025 legislative session, marked by widespread public engagement, strategic partnerships, and important policy wins that move the needle toward a safer Tennessee.

Over the past three months, Safer TN has achieved several key milestones:

  • Delivered public safety presentations at nearly 15 civic clubs across Tennessee.
  • Launched a statewide billboard campaign promoting the life-saving message of secure firearm storage.
  • Surpassed $2 million raised over two years, demonstrating the breadth of support for firearm safety and fueling continued advocacy and outreach efforts.

In addition to our education and outreach, Safer TN continued our work at the state Capitol. We helped stop several dangerous bills that would have increased public risk or weakened safety in places like schools, hospitals, and houses of worship. This outcome reflects the growing bipartisan support for safety measures and increased accountability for those who threaten or commit acts of firearm violence.

Safer TN also worked with with several law enforcement agencies to advocate for:

  • Banning Glock switches, which convert handguns into fully automatic weapons
  • Prohibiting felons from possessing ammunition
  • Stronger sentencing for drive-by shooting convictions
  • Criminalizing threats of mass violence

“We are grateful to Leader William Lamberth, Speaker Cameron Sexton, Governor Lee’s administration, and members of the Tennessee General Assembly for their leadership in advancing this critical legislation, which passed with strong support from both Democrats and Republicans,” said Safer TN Board Chair Todd Cruse. “These are meaningful victories for public safety and important progress toward preventing firearm tragedies in our communities.

“We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built and ready to keep fighting for a safer, stronger Tennessee.”

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