Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation Friday allowing teachers and school staff in the state to be armed in school buildings and campuses, according to the General Assembly’s website.

Many protestors continued to chant and stomp down at lawmakers as the House floor fell into chaos over parliamentary issues. Four Republicans ultimately crossed the aisle to join Democrats in voting against the bill,

Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill that would allow teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds.

State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill Tuesday allowing teachers and school staff in the state to be armed.

Knox County's Board of Education is set to discuss opposition to a Tennessee bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools.

Tennessee Republicans pass a bill to let some teachers carry concealed handguns at public schools, and to bar parents and other teachers from knowing who is armed.

In a controversial move, Tennessee now allows teachers to carry guns in schools, aiming to bolster safety amid a national gun violence crisis. Will this strategy prevent tragedies or provoke more debate?