Tennessee Republican pushes roadway blockade protest bill ahead of 'No King' demonstrations

Tennessee Republican pushes roadway blockade protest bill ahead of 'No King' demonstrations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — "No Kings" protests are set to take place across the country, but in Tennessee, Republican lawmakers have tightened the reins, and they're asking demonstrators to obey the laws. The Republican supermajority has passed multiple measures related to protests, they say, to protect the public. “I wouldn’t classify it as trying to prevent protests and demonstrations," Rep. Jody Barrett (R-Dickson) said. "I would classify it a…