Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce opposition

The Tennessee state House passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow teachers who are approved to carry firearms to have handguns in the classrooms, despite fierce opposition from parents, educators and Democrats.

The legislation was approved in a 68-28 vote. Four GOP House members and all Democrats opposed the bill, according to The Associated Press.

The bill, previously approved by the state Senate, will now go to Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, for his signature. Lee can veto it...