Cumberland University Receives Tennessee’s Highest Rating For Training Future Teachers Rep. Mark Pody applauds hard work of Cumberland administration (NASHVILLE) – In December, Cumberland University received exciting news: the education program at the college received the highest rating available on the Tennessee Board of Education’s Report Card for Teacher Preparation. The report card reveals how…

(NASHVILLE) — House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R–Thompson’s Station) announced this week that State Representative John Crawford (R–Kingsport) has been chosen to shepherd House Bill 303 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership. House Bill 303 is part of Governor Haslam’s legislative package for the year, which…

(NASHVILLE) — House Majority Leader Glen Casada (R–Thompson’s Station) announced this week that State Representative Paul Sherrell (R–Sparta) has been chosen to shepherd House Bill 321 through the legislative process on behalf of Republican leadership. House Bill 321 is part of Governor Haslam’s legislative package for the year, which is traditionally handled by the House Majority…

General Assembly Hears State Of The State Address Governor unveils 2017 budget proposal Governor Bill Haslam delivered his annual State of the State Address to a joint convention of the legislature this week, unveiling his budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Haslam addressed multiple issues during the State of the State, the most prominent of…

Frank L. Watson Jr. appointed by Speaker Harwell to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission   NASHVILLE – Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) has appointed Frank L. Watson Jr. of Memphis to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Watson is senior counsel in the Memphis office of Baker Donelson, concentrating…

Governor Announces Departure of Senior Advisor Leslie Hafner Hafner to serve as Senior Policy Advisor to House Speaker Beth Harwell From the Office of Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam: NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Leslie Hafner is leaving the administration to serve as senior policy advisor to House Speaker Beth Harwell. Joining the governor’s Cabinet…

Representative Curcio, Representative Littleton Present Legislative Proclamation To Dickson Farmers Co-Op Local community icon recently celebrated 70 years in business   (NASHVILLE) — This week, State Representative Michael Curcio (R–Dickson) and State Representative Mary Littleton (R–Dickson) presented a legislative proclamation to local staff of the Dickson Farmers Co-Op, which provides a range of pet, hardware, and…