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Tennessee had the
10th
highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.
Gun fire was the
1st
leading cause of death for Tennessee children in 2021.
Tennessee had the
10th
highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.
Gun fire was the
1st
leading cause of death for Tennessee children in 2021.
Take Action Now
Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Tennessee safer by passing Temporary Transfer Laws.
86
children died by gun fire in 2021.
814
Tennesseans died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.
21
mass shootings in 2023.
School Shooting in Tennessee
Among the mass shootings in Tennessee was the Covenant School shooting in Nashville. In March 2023, three students and three adults were killed at the school, which serves young children in Pre-k through sixth grade. Soon after, key warning signs emerged that preceded the attack.
The shooter legally purchased seven guns, even though their parents believed that the shooter “should not own weapons.” The shooter reportedly had a history of suicide ideation and reached out to an old middle-school friend with a “suicide note” immediately before entering the school. The friend contacted a suicide prevention hotline and was told to contact police. She contacted police but they failed to arrive at her home to investigate until after the mass shooting.
Gun Laws in Tennessee
Our Impact in Tennessee
Throughout Tennessee, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.
38672
Supporters in the state
194
Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities
80k
Trained students and adults in 176 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence
45
Students involved in 4 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state
Prevent gun violence in Tennessee
You can help make Tennessee a safe place for kids and for your whole community. We urge the legislature to pass proven policy solutions, including emergency temporary transfer, secure storage, and closing the stranger-to-stranger loophole to prevent gun violence and tragedy. These policies keep the public safe from harm while protecting individual rights.
Pass Temporary Transfer Laws
Close Dangerous Loopholes
Pass Secure Storage Laws
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