Middle Tennessee State University student and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member Brandon Woodruff, right, and State Rep. Mike Sparks in the Tennessee House of Representatives in early 2020. State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th…

Tennessee’s early voting period is underway, and it has never been easier for registered citizens to exercise this constitutional right and cast their ballots. During this year’s early voting period, Tennesseans have even greater flexibility. They can vote during evening hours, as well as on Saturday at one of the many locations within our community. When…

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 49 for essential feedback. The survey questions reflect the issues legislators may make decisions about during the upcoming 2021 session of the 112th General Assembly. Some of those topics include education, economic development, affordable housing, health care, the…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) today received an endorsement from the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association for the Nov. 3 House District 49 election. The Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association (TPFFA) was chartered in 1960 by the International Association of Fire Fighters and is affiliated with the Southern Federation of Fire Fighters. The TPFFA protects the…

BEP formula does not provide for rapid growth in school districts NASHVILLE, Tenn.  –Rutherford County legislators today announced they are calling for a thorough study by the state’s Department of Education’s Basic Education Program (BEP) Review Committee examining the BEP funding formula and how it supports rapidly growing school districts in Tennessee. In a letter to Education…

MARYVILLE, Tenn. - State Representative Jerome Moon of Maryville has been named the 2020-2021 Aide-de-Camp to Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch II. Following six years of active duty service in the U.S. Navy, over half of which were overseas, Representative Moon has continued his service in support of his fellow veterans returning from foreign conflict.   Moon…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Rep. Clay Doggett (R-Pulaski) today announced he fully supports Martin Methodist College’s potential move to join the University of Tennessee system. According to multiple media reports, the two institutions signed a nonbinding letter of intent on Sept. 11, which opens up the possibility of the UT system acquiring the private liberal arts…

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, today released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 34 for essential feedback. The survey questions reflect the issues legislators may make decisions about during the upcoming 2021 session of the 112th General Assembly. Some of those topics include education, health care and policy related to…

NASHVILLE, Tenn.– State Rep. Ron Gant (R-Rossville) and State Sen. Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville) announced today that the Town of Somerville will receive $420,000 in Community Development Block (CDBG) Grant funding for the construction of a new fire department. The lawmakers made the announcement in conjunction with an announcement by Governor Bill Lee and the Department of…