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Safer TN Tracker | 02.24.25
With snow blanketing much of Tennessee this week, several of our Safer TN events had to be postponed. But, we continued to monitor legislation as it began to move through the General Assembly. Scroll down…
Safer TN Tracker | 02.14.25
Safer TN had an impactful and busy week, focused on community engagement, advocacy, and preparation for the important weeks ahead. We helped spread kindness and support to the Antioch High School community for Valentine’s Day,…
Safer TN Tracker | 2.7.25
All bills for the 2025 legislative session have now been filed, with over 1400 bills introduced and 94 related to firearms. These proposals cover a range of issues that could have significant impacts on firearm…
Safer TN Tracker | 1.31.2025
Antioch High School students, faculty, and staff returned to class this week, just six days after a student opened fire in the school cafeteria. Tragically, a young woman was killed, two other students were injured,…
Safer TN Tracker | 01.24.2025
We stand in solidarity with Antioch High School. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a young woman’s life, the devastating decision made by a 17-year-old, and the trauma thousands of students experienced…
Safer TN Tracker | 01.17.2025
The 114th Tennessee General Assembly opened on Tuesday, kicking off a four-month legislative session. The Safer TN team was there for the start, and will be present every step of the way, working to advance…
Safer TN Tracker | 01.10.2025
Voices for a Safer Tennessee hosted a hybrid event Wednesday aimed at deepening community understanding of Tennessee’s legislative process and spotlighting Safer TN’s 2025 policy priorities. Held at Belmont University’s Center for Interprofessional Engagement and…
Safer TN Tracker | 12.20.2024
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a national conference focused on reducing firearm-related harms where I gained valuable insights that reaffirm our commitment to moving the needle on firearm safety in Tennessee. One…
Safer TN Tracker | December 5, 2024
Hello there! I’d like to take a moment to formally introduce myself now that I’m two months into the job. I’m Jessica Jaglois, the new Director of Communications at Voices for a Safer Tennessee. With…
Safer TN Tracker | November 15, 2024
Safer TN is celebrating the progress we achieved together in the last legislative session. Thanks to your partnership, we’ve reached meaningful milestones in advancing firearm safety: Passed a new law preventing firearm purchases for 18-25-year-olds…
Safer TN Tracker | November 1, 2024
With Election Day right around the corner, I’m reaching out to urge you to vote if you haven’t already. The only way to make our voices heard during any election cycle is through the ballot…
Safer TN Tracker | October 17, 2024
As October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, we are focusing on what is – and isn’t – being done to protect victims of domestic violence. Did you know that the leading cause of death for…
Safer TN Tracker | October 4, 2024
This week, Safer TN presented a webinar on suicide prevention. The statistics are shocking: Our state’s rate of suicide by firearm is nearly 50% higher than the national average. Rural residents and military veterans are…
Safer TN Tracker | September 20, 2024
Once again, a Tennessee child has died in an accidental shooting after finding a loaded gun in an attic. Phillip’e Woodard was 8 years old and full of promise. He was the third child in…
Safer TN Tracker | September 6, 2024
The new school year is barely underway, but already a community in a neighboring state has been devastated by a fatal school shooting. Two 14-year-olds and two teachers died in the shooting at Apalachee High…
Safer TN Tracker | August 26, 2024
Less than 14% of registered voters in Tennessee turned out for the primary Aug. 1. Although the November presidential election is expected to draw far heavier turnout, many voters give little thought to state and…
Safer TN Tracker | August 8, 2024
As we send our children back to school this month, we feel excitement, a sense of possibility, and no small measure of apprehension. Will my child be safe? School shootings are thankfully rare, but when…
Safer TN Tracker | July 26, 2024
We have two more days to vote early in this primary election, which will set the course for the next session of the General Assembly. It’s hard to overstate the importance of the primary: Because…
Safer TN Tracker | July 18, 2024
“Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and if those priorities begin to show up in the polls.” -Peggy Noonan, presidential speechwriter and American author Early voting…
Safer TN Tracker | June 27, 2024
In the last week, we’ve seen two landmark developments in firearm safety. First: On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court found, in what will become a historic 8-1 ruling, that “[w]hen an individual has been…