Documentary ‘Tennessee 11’ continues conversation around gun violence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Vanderbilt Scarritt Bennett Center saw the screening of the impactful documentary “Tennessee 11” recently, which follows 11 Tennesseans who hold a wide variety of beliefs from across the political spectrum working together to draft solutions built on common ground on issues of gun rights and safety. Community activist Ron Johnson, one of the participants documented in “Tennessee 11,” said the screening was “beautiful.” It was followed by a Q&A where audience members could ask questions regarding the documentary and address its topics for the purpose of stirring up more conversation in the community and encouraging more general conversation from across the political aisle about the issue of gun violence in Tennessee. “We got asked, ‘Why did I take part in the film?’” Johnson said. “At that time, being a government official, I just felt like being a part of this film gives you a bigger stage, a louder voice, and I always want to be a part of that. Especially when it comes to trying to make a difference.” Starts With Us Senior Manager of Communications Tori Larned said that the “Tennessee 11” effort was a part of Citizen Solutions, a civic experiment by the nonpartisan...