HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds of parents and students are protesting at the the Nashville State Capitol to demand stronger gun laws. WATCH LIVE:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hundreds of parents and students gathered at the State Capitol Thursday morning demanding stronger gun laws.
You can watch the rally live in the video player below Families are asked to meet in front of the Capitol steps off of Dr. Martin L King Jr. Blvd. by 8 a.m. Those attending are asked to wear orange to stand out as a group. Last night MNPS Student Board of Education members shared how they felt when it comes to the fight to making schools safer.
"Because you would feel like the label you receive as a student is being politicized and its being used as a weapon, but in reality we're just kids and it's impossible not to feel frustrated," said another student.
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