NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Until Friday, it was illegal to openly carry a firearm in Tennessee’s public parks.

That changed with a court ruling that struck down the state law banning open carry in those spaces — a decision that has sparked mixed reactions from Nashville residents.

“I honestly didn’t realize that it was illegal in parks to have a gun because Tennessee is an open carry state,” Eden, who only shared her first name, told WSMV4. “I see no problem with you being able to protect and defend your family, your property, your space.”

The court ultimately ruled that two state laws, including the ‘Parks Statute,’ were unconstitutional and violated the 2nd Amendment.

“Kids do want to play. Kids do want to be seen,” Nashville resident Kendraa Williams said. “How are kids going to play

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