TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Paul Burch on Sep 21, 2023

The Athens City Council approved a motion earlier this week allowing its members to begin carrying concealed firearms during council meetings, reports the Tennessean. Vice Mayor Larry Eaton promoted the measure over concerns for his personal safety. The motion would only allow for council members to carry concealed weapons who have a permit and would not include city residents attending meetings. Athens, the county seat of McMinn County, is located 60 miles south of Knoxville and has 14,000 residents.