By: David Tripp
16 May 2019
Blount County is now the second county in Tennessee to become a Second Amendment sanctuary. It is a symbolic move by commission, but supporters say it sends a message that Blount County will protect citizens from tighter gun laws.
Verification Citation/Source: Blount County Board of Commissioners
Resolution date passed: 16 May 2019
Vote Count: 15-4-1-1
Nay: Carver, French, Hill, and Webb
Abstain: Stinnett
Resolution passed on 16 May 2013