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Press Releases

Press Releases

New Data Dashboard Reveals Firearm Tragedies Cost Tennessee Billions

March 17, 2026

A landmark partnership between Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN) and the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Boyd Center), has produced a new interactive dashboard revealing the staggering toll of firearm injuries and deaths in the state. 

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Erlanger Children’s Hospital Providing Free Firearm Safety Resources to New Parents

March 11, 2026

Erlanger plans to distribute approximately 2,600 cable locks and safety cards by the end of 2026. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Erlanger Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN), is now providing…

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Voices for a Safer Tennessee Launches Two Distinct Entities to Strengthen Firearm Safety Efforts

September 15, 2025

Voices for a Safer Tennessee Launches Two Distinct Entities to Strengthen Firearm Safety Efforts Nashville, TN — Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN), Tennessee’s nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on firearm safety, announced today that…

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Voices for a Safer Tennessee Launches Radio Campaign Promoting Secure Firearm Storage Across Middle Tennessee

September 8, 2025

Voices for a Safer Tennessee Launches Radio Campaign Promoting Secure Firearm Storage Across Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN (September 2025) — Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN), a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing firearm safety,…

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Voices for a Safer Tennessee Celebrates Key Milestones Following Legislative Session

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…

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Safer TN Launches Billboard Campaign To Help Prevent Accidental Shootings

April 10, 2025

Safer TN Launches Billboard Campaign To Help Prevent Accidental Shootings Tennessee Ranks 3rd in the Nation for Accidental Shootings by Children Nashville, TN – April 7, 2025 – Voices for a Safer Tennessee (Safer TN)…

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