A candlelight vigil was held to honor the three children and three adults who lost their lives in The Covenant School shooting.
was among the local resident artists who performed during the vigil as hundreds of people gathered to mourn the tragic loss of life.
Margo Price, an outspoken advocate for gun safety, also performed, singing an a cappella version of Bob Dylan’s"Tears of Rage." in the wake of Monday's fatal shooting, calling not just for gun safety but an end to the senseless violence that continues in this country., along with a host of local and state elected officials, police officers, and clergy members.
"Just two days ago was our city's worst day," Cooper said. "And Deputy Mayor Heywood and Laura and I want to thank all of you for being here today. I so wish we did not need to be here, but we need to be here. Together." "Our police officers have cried and are crying with Nashville and the world. I have cried and continue to cry and have prayed for Nashville as well," Drake said."From your support we gather strength and the will to carry on in the protection of our city. May you too be strong as we face the coming days."Jill Biden, meanwhile, did not speak at the event, but stood silently and solemnly as she watched the proceedings. Back in Washington, D.C.
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