Protesters Now Building ‘Autonomous Zone’ in Nashville, Republican Tennessee Governor Issues Warning

By Steve Straub at The Federalist Papers–

Following the lead of their comrades in Seattle, “protesters” are now building a “autonomous zone” in downtown Nashville, but there is a big difference.

Unlike the brain dead, mush for brains Seattle mayor and Washington state governor, Tennessee’s Republican governor has said an “autonomous zone” will not be tolerated and will be dismantled immediately.

There is an event tomorrow in Nashville, Tenn. inspired by the Seattle "autonomous zone." Organizers are calling for people to come "reclaim" the Legislative Plaza. pic.twitter.com/ZPq2Odfxrl

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The governor is having none of it, here is his statement via Fox News:

“We encourage Tennesseans to exercise their First Amendment rights and have seen many examples of peaceful protests across our state in recent weeks.”

“As demonstrations continue, we will continue to protect Tennesseans’ right to peaceful assembly, while also reassuring citizens that lawlessness, autonomous zones, and violence will not be tolerated.”

“Further, Tennessee law expressly prohibits camping on state property not expressly designated as a campground area, and that law will be enforced.”

Yet, the protesters are moving forward anyway:

Activist Justin Jones, says they’ll soon pitch tents.

“We intend to stay here,” @brotherjones_ says, until @GovBillLee comes out to talk to them.

Let the reader understand there is a 99.9999% chance the governor will not do that. pic.twitter.com/0bwdpynx54

— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) June 12, 2020

But wait…

Annnd the first tent it being pitched at Nashville’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone outside the state Capitol. This is a crime in Tennessee, a law enacted after Occupy.

The protesters say they’re staying the night. Governor has said that ain’t happening. Troopers are nearby. pic.twitter.com/Wl0jsIRFnk

— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) June 12, 2020