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The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them to oppose any proposal or resolution that would prohibit law-abiding permit holders from protecting themselves in local parks.
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Alcoa (
Website: www.cityofalcoa-tn.gov
Resolution: will be assigned a resolution number closer to the date
The meeting agenda also allows for a designated time for the hearing of citizens. The Board of Commissioners welcomes your participation at its meetings. Public hearings allow for public comment, which are scheduled at the beginning of each meeting, immediately following the approval of minutes, reading of any proclamations or presentations.
When: Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 pm
Where:
Commission Chambers
Local Officials:
Contact info for the Mayor and the City Commission Members:
Phone: (865) 380-4795
Fax: (865) 380-4797
Mayor Donald R. Mull
Email: [email protected]
Vice Mayor Clint Abbott
Email: [email protected]
Commissioner Clayton Bledsoe
Email: [email protected]
Commissioner Vaughn Belcher
Email: [email protected]
Commissioner George Williams
Email: [email protected]
For further information on how to contact your local officials, click here.
Website: www.cityofathenstn.com
The Opt-out ordinance has been deferred to City Council Work Session, which will be held on Monday, August 10. The work session designates what items will be listed on the agenda for the next City Council meeting (scheduled for August 18). The public is encouraged to attend the work session and may be afforded the opportunity to address the city council. We encourage you to attend in support of our Second Amendment rights. Please get there early.
The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. Details and contact information are provided below. Please forward this email to fellow permit holders and Second Amendment supporters.
When: Monday, August 10 at 5:45 p.m.
Location:
Athens Municipal Building
Training Room
Contact Officials:
Mayor |
(423) 744-2702 | |
Vice-Mayor |
(423) 744-2702 | |
Council Member |
(423) 744-2702 | |
Council Member |
(423) 744-2702 |
Collierville (Shelby County )
The Collierville Council of Alderman will hold a meeting to consider an opt-out resolution on Monday, August 10. This is a public hearing, so we encourage you to attend in support of our Second Amendment rights. All those who wish to speak at the Council Meeting, will need to fill out a card at the beginning of the meeting. Please get there early. The Collierville Council of Alderman will discuss the proposal, and may follow-up with a motion to opt-out of your right to carry in parks with in city limits.
The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. Details and contact information are provided below. Please forward this email to fellow permit holders and Second Amendment supporters.
Website: www.collierville.com/government-mainmenu-48
Resolution No. 2009-44
All agendas can be viewed by clicking here.
When: Monday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Collierville Town Hall
Board Chambers
500 Poplar View Parkway
Collierville , TN 38017
You can reach the Mayor and Aldermen by calling (901) 457-2200. Their emails are listed below.
Mayor Stan Joyner
Email: [email protected]
Vice Mayor Jimmy Lott
Email: [email protected]
Alderman Tony Sarwar
Email: [email protected]
Alderman Maureen Fraser
Email: [email protected]
Alderman Tom Allen
Email: [email protected]
Alderman Mike Russell
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cookeville-tn.org
The Cookeville City Council will hold a meeting to consider an opt-out resolution on Thursday, August 6. This is a public hearing, so we encourage you to attend in support of our Second Amendment rights. All those who wish to speak at the Council Committee Meeting, will have the opportunity to do so and will be given up to 3 minutes to speak. Please get there early. The Cookeville City Council will discuss the proposal, and may follow-up with a motion to opt-out of your right to carry in parks with in city limits.
The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. Details and contact information are provided below. Please forward this email to fellow permit holders and Second Amendment supporters.
Please continue to monitor the Council Agenda for updates. Any future agenda postings can be found by clicking here.
Proposed Resolution: # R090709
When: Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall,
Local Officials:
Mayor Sam Sallee
Email: [email protected]
Contact for the City of
Phone: (931) 526-9591
Email: [email protected] AND [email protected]
Click here for a list of City Council Members
The City of
The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. Details and contact information are provided below. Please forward this email to fellow permit holders and Second Amendment supporters.
Website: www.gallatin-tn.gov
Resolution: Will be made available on Friday, August 7
All agendas can be found by clicking here.
When:
Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Where:
City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room
Local Officials:
Mayor Jo Ann Graves
Office of the Mayor
132 W. Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615) 451-5961
Fax: (615) 451-5934
Email: [email protected]
Pat Byars, Executive Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Vice Mayor Dale Bennett, District
1202 Langwood Court
Phone: (615) 452-4954
Ed Mayberry, Council At Large
Phone: (615) 230-7869 OR 452-9000
Fax: (615) 452-9163
Tom Garrott, Council At Large
Phone: (615) 452-5717
Anne Kemp, District
1207 Gibbs Lane
Phone: (615) 452-8924
Jimmy Overton, District
901 Lakeview Court
Phone: (615) 230-0496
Email: [email protected]
Craig Hayes, District
1040 Grassland Chase Drive
Phone: (615) 230-7940 OR 452-1303
Fax: 452-6285
John D. Alexander, District
780 Anthony Street
Phone: (615) 452-4168
On Tuesday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m., the City of
Please respectfully urge the City Council members to oppose any ordinance or proposal that would prohibit law-abiding permit holders from carrying a firearm for self-defense in local parks. The best way to get your opinions through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Details and contact information are provided below. Please forward this email to fellow permit holders and Second Amendment supporters.
Website: www.mykingstontn.com
Proposed Resolution: Number 5 on the City of
When: Tuesday, August 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Local Officials:
Phone: (865) 376-6584 ask for Joyce
Mayor Troy Beets
Email: [email protected]
Vice Mayor Teresa Ferguson
Email: [email protected]
Kingston City Council Members:
Councilman Don White
Email: [email protected]
Councilman Kevin McClure
Email: [email protected]
Councilman Norman Sugarman
Email: [email protected]
Councilman Tim Neal
Email: [email protected]
Councilman Brant W. Williams
Email: [email protected]
Shelbyville (
Website: www.shelbyvilletn.org/council
Resolution: On July 28, the Shelbyville City Council held a Special Study Session to consider placing an opt-out resolution on the agenda for the next City Council Meeting. Several citizens attended in support of our Second Amendment Rights. It is possible the Shelbyville City Council may place an opt-out resolution on the agenda for Thursday, August 13. Please continue to contact them in opposition of any park carry opt-out resolutions.
The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. Details and contact information are provided below. Please forward this email to fellow permit holders and Second Amendment supporters.
When:
City Council Study Session is Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 p.m.
The public is able to attend and speak at all City Council Study Sessions. Please arrive early.
City Council Meeting is Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Where:
109 Lane Parkway
Local Officials:
Mayor
Phone: (931) 684-2691
Fax: (931) 684-1423
Email: [email protected]
CITY HALL Phone: (931) 684-2691
Jo Ann Holland
1st Ward Councilmember
Albert C Stevenson
2nd Ward Councilmember
Kay Rose
3rd Ward Councilmember
Lee Roy Cunningham
4th Ward Councilmember
Jean Pruitt
5th Ward Councilmember
Smith County
On Monday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m., Smith County Commission will consider Resolution No. 07-2009-06 which would, if passed, prohibit law-abiding permit holders from carrying a firearm for self-defense in county parks. This meeting is open to the public, so we encourage you to attend in support of our Second Amendment rights. This is not a hearing, so those in attendance will be unable to speak directly to the commission, but may be afforded the opportunity to talk to members before the start of the meeting.
Resolution: 07-2009-06
When: Monday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Carthage
Officials:
Contact Information for Smith County Commissioners can be found here.
Best number:
To Contact Your Commissioner, please call the County Executive Office (615) 735-2294
Please Contact Your Local Officials!
Several
The best way to get your opinion through to your local officials is to contact them immediately. Please respectfully urge them to oppose any proposal or resolution that would prohibit law-abiding permit holders from protecting themselves in local parks.