Tennessee Republicans Face Pressure After Nashville School Shooting

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Republican leaders said they would act following a mass shooting at a private Christian school that left six dead as pressure mounted from churches, civic groups and Democrats urging action.

After days of mourning, officials from both parties and residents here have said they hope their hometown tragedy sparks some sort of change. Major protests have taken place at the state Capitol. Democrats have suggested tightening laws to make it harder for people who are a danger to themselves or others to buy guns.