The Knoxville City Council has decided to move its meeting date to Thursday, September 3, at 5:00 p.m. At this time, council members will consider an ordinance that, if passed, would remove a long-time ban on the possession of firearms within city parks. The meeting will be held at the
It is imperative that you not only make plans to attend this hearing, but also contact Mayor Bill Haslam at (865) 215-2040 and the City Council members at (865) 215-2075 and voice your support for overturning the ban on your right to self-defense in local parks. Please get there early to sign up to speak - this may be our last opportunity!
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Tennessee: The City of Knoxville Changes the Hearing Date for Consideration of Park Carry Bill
Friday, August 28, 2009
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