(NASHVILLE) — This week, House Republicans passed legislation sponsored by State Representative David Byrd (R-Waynesboro) that helps Tennessee students learn the principles of freedom in our nation’s founding documents. House Bill 287 designates the week of September 17 as “Celebrate Freedom Week” in Tennessee public schools. The week-long celebration that coincides with Constitution Day each September…

House Legislators Pass ‘Tennessee Together’ Plan To Help Combat Opioid Epidemic While the federal government has only just commenced conversation about the opioid epidemic, Tennessee leads the way in fighting the situation here at home. This week, House Legislators passed legislation to combat the state’s opioid problem head on Tennessee Together. Tennessee Together is a…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State Representative David Byrd (R-Waynesboro) and State Senator Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald) said today that they have been informed by Secretary of State Tre Hargett that the Lewis County Archives will receive an archives development grant. The $2,900 award will cover the cost of folders, a book press, respirators and gloves to be…