Democrats introduce legislation to address gun safety in Tennessee after The Covenant School shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Just one day after Senate Republicans defer gun bills until 2024, Democrats introduced five bills they say will address gun safety. They made the announcement during a press conference asking their Republican colleagues to join them in this fight. These proposals come nine days after The Covenant School shooting where six people were shot and killed, three victims being 9-year-old children. During the press conference, they say Republican lawmakers are more focused on distractions rather than tackling the gun issue. “Instead of us having meaningful conversations, we’ve we been distracted with the expulsion of some of…