(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) today announced he has helped secure a $2 million Competitive Rail Connectivity Grant for Washington County’s Economic Development Board. The monies are funded through the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Competitive Rail Connectivity Grant program and will be used for construction of a rail spur to serve existing…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)  — State Representative Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) today joined with the Tennessee House of Representatives to recognize Kingsport native and current Legislative Assistant Nathan Rogers as 2018 House Employee of the Year. Rogers received the honor for his dedicated service to the citizens of Johnson, Carter, and Sullivan Counties. He has worked in Representative Hill’s…

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — State Representative Matthew Hill (R-Jonesborough) and State Senator Rusty Crowe (R-Johnson City) have begun drafting a resolution calling for the visitor center at the Tipton-Haynes Historical Site to be named in honor of Dr. Penny McLaughlin in recognition of her 25 years of dedicated service to the historical site. The visitor center, located…

(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…

Chairman Roe, First and foremost, thank you for your continued support of Tennessee’s veterans and for your service on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.  You and your committee play a vital role in ensuring our nation’s veterans receive the support and care they have earned while serving our country. As you are aware, the U.S. Department…

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Event aims at raising awareness for organ and tissue donation across Tennessee (NASHVILLE) — State Representative Roger Kane (R-Knoxville) today encouraged residents to participate in the upcoming Donate Life Week in Knox County. This year’s event is scheduled for 2:00PM on Thursday, October 11 at the Strawberry Plains Driver Services Center, located at 7320 Region Lane in Knoxville, Tennessee. A…