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Opinion: Rep. Gillespie on his support of the task force and MSCS takeover

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:07:21 -0500

Tennessee House Rep. John Gillespie advocates for his reelection to Tennessee House District 97, including highlighting his support of the Memphis Safe Task Force and the takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools.

Opinion: Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sat, 7 Jun 2025 15:39:28 -0500

“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”

Opinion: On gun referendum, ‘more action, less noise’

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:37:46 -0500

“(The gun referendum) doesn’t practically affect any of the violent crime issues facing Memphis. Passing a law that can’t be enacted is just noise when we need action.”

Opinion: Death of police officer requires action, accountability

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:00:11 -0500

“Keeping criminals off our streets and encouraging good parenting are crucial steps in improving public safety in Tennessee,” state Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, writes. “This remains my priority.”

Opinion: Without public safety, 'we are paralyzed'

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:01 -0500

“No matter your political stripe, society shouldn’t feel like it is teetering on the brink. That’s why we are gathering in Nashville for a special session at the end of the summer: We all know that there is more to be done.”

Opinion: How to take guns out of the hands of dangerous actors

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Mon, 8 May 2023 04:00:14 -0500

“This is not a quick fix on a long-term and wide-reaching issue, but it is a workable start in moving toward and safer and healthier Tennessee for all of us.”

Opinion: Memphis is not forgotten

opinion@dailymemphian.com (John Gillespie) — Sun, 8 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0600

“Don’t give up. Change is happening. Your voice is being heard at the state level — and being heard clearly.”