Street preachers arrested in Tennessee; accused of calling people 'sinners'

John Laymond Davis, 49, of Albemarle, N.C., and John E. McGlone, 54, of Breeding, Ky.
John Laymond Davis, 49, of Albemarle, N.C., and John E. McGlone, 54, of Breeding, Ky.
photo John Laymond Davis, 49, of Albemarle, N.C., and John E. McGlone, 54, of Breeding, Ky.

Two men were arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday during the annual Taste of Country event in Springfield, Tenn., after becoming aggressive, yelling at bystanders and calling them names as they tried to promote religious messages, according to Springfield Police Chief David Thompson.

"They were these 'street preachers' who were very loud and disruptive and told to tone it down," Thompson said. "They were asked to follow the code of conduct posted for the event. But they were exhibiting aggressive behavior."

Thompson said two of them became belligerent, calling people "sinners" and telling them they would go to hell.

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