The state of Tennessee will not challenge the recent ruling that allows the gun referendum on Memphis ballots, according to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.

"This is Memphis's mistake to make and will ultimately be Memphis's mistake to pay for," said Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti.

Tennessee’s attorney general is calling Memphis’ effort to place a referendum on gun control measures in the city a “futile stunt” that could incur hefty legal fees. However, the office will not file an emergency appeal to stop them.