(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) today encouraged Washington County citizens to support TN Promise students by becoming a tnAchieves mentor. With the mentor application deadline later today, Representative Hill is hopeful his community will meet its overall goal of supporting 150 Class of 2019 students from Washington County. As of November 27, 136…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Rick Tillis (R-Lewisburg) has been elected by his peers to serve as Republican Majority Whip for the upcoming 111th Tennessee General Assembly. As Republican Whip, Representative Tillis is the fourth-ranking officer in the House Republican Caucus. He will serve as the information channel between membership and Caucus leaders. Tillis is also…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) today announced two State Board Programming Grants totaling $2,400 for Washington County. Specifically, the Heritage Alliance of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia has received a $1,800 grant. Additionally, the Washington County — Jonesborough Public Library was awarded $600. Funding is to be used for archival digitization projects, preservation…

“I am incredibly shocked and saddened to learn that one of our students was injured this morning as he prepared to board his bus and head off to school for the day,” said State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough). “I offer my prayers and support to this young man, his family, and friends, as well as…