07-05-2009, 11:26 AM
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Joined: May 2009
Where: Tullahoma, TN
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Seems the Tullahoma News is editorially trying to jumpstart the parks issue:
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City board yet to take action on handguns
By BRIAN JUSTICE City Editor
Tullahoma government leaders haven’t begun to deal with a recently passed public chapter that authorizes handguns by permit in federal, state and local parks, but they concede the issue will probably be a forthcoming agenda item.
The new law goes into effect on Sept. 1, but cities may exclude their parks by passing a resolution.
Mayor Troy Bisby said that he does not know what action the Board of Mayor and Aldermen may take regarding the issue.
“It’s something we are going to have to face,” he said. “It’s not an issue that’s going to go away without some type of reaction to it.”
Bisby said the board will probably be discussing the issue in the coming months more toward when the law goes into effect.
“It’s something the board may want to look at and be sure we all understand what the law means and what actions might be taken to ensure the safety of our citizens,” he said.
Although Tullahoma has not faced any issues regarding the gun law, it has become a concern in Murfreesboro.
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has taken a stance against allowing handguns by permit in parks.
Bernard Childress, the association’s executive director, has said if guns are allowed in Murfreesboro’s parks, the city can expect to lose the city’s Spring Fling event, which comprises high school state championships in softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and track, and the $3.4 million in tourism dollars the week-long tournaments bring annually.
“This is a zero tolerance issue — period,” Childress said. “We don’t have a written policy. But if anyone had a gun where our kids are, we wouldn’t be there.”
About half the Spring Fling events are held in Murfreesboro city parks.
Murfreesboro Mayor Tommy Bragg said the threat to lose the Spring Fling event could sway his vote toward having the city not allow guns in parks.
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Tullahoma people, please contact the members of the Board of Mayor & Aldermen.
Last edited by cybernorris; 07-05-2009 at 11:28 AM..
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