Public Safety - TennSight

Are you concerned about crime in your community? How do you feel that law enforcement is doing to protect you and your family? We’ve asked Tennesseans these questions and many more—see if your responses line up with the rest of the public.

National Guard in Memphis

November 2025 Poll

President Trump announced he is sending the National Guard to Memphis to help local police address rising crime.

Approve of President Trump’s decision

63%

Disapprove of President Trump’s decision

33%

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38%

of voters think that both the political left and political right, equally, are responsible for political violence in the U.S.

90%

of voters view political violence as a problem in the U.S.

64%

of Tennesseans think political violence will increase over the next few years

44%

Memphis has been a lightning rod in the national media with sports analyst Stephen A. Smith saying NBA players do not want to move to Memphis due to safety concerns. A plurality (44%) of voters consider this assessment to be fair, while 26% believe it is unfair.

National Guard in Memphis

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