(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)– State Rep. Ron Gant (R-Rossville) and State Sen. Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville) announced today that a major Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) totaling $308,520 has been awarded to McNairy County for fire protection improvements.  The lawmakers made the announcement in conjunction with an announcement by Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Economic and…

Measure aims at support working individuals, families as they move off of assistance. (Nashville, Tenn.) – State Rep. Bryan  Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is preparing to introduce “ Pathway to Prosperity” legislation for the 2021 legislative session in efforts to support Tennesseans currently enrolled in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The “ Pathway to Prosperity” legislation will…

 Measure aims at support working individuals, families as they move off of assistance. (Nashville, Tenn.) - State Rep. Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) is preparing to introduce “Pathway to Prosperity” legislation for the 2021 legislative session in efforts to support Tennesseans currently enrolled in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The “Pathway to Prosperity” legislation will…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept.4, 2020 — The NFIB Tennessee Political Action Committee has endorsed State Rep.  Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, in the 36 th State House District race. The PAC is comprised exclusively of NFIB members. “NFIB is proud to endorse candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting small businesses in Tennessee,”…

Over these last few months, we have seen instances across our state and our nation where a handful of individuals elevate otherwise peaceful demonstrations and civil gatherings, turning them into acts of aggression, intimidation, rioting, vandalism and violence towards law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and first responders. The right to peaceful assembly is…

State Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton, today announced more than $2 million has been awarded in emergency broadband grants for Bledsoe and Rhea counties. The funds were made available through the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund allotment from the federal government. The counties will receive four grants as part of $61 million in emergency broadband package for 62…

State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, today announced a $221,516 emergency broadband grant would be awarded to Campbell County through the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund allotment from the federal government. The grant is part of $61 million in emergency broadband package for 62 projects announced by Gov. Bill Lee last week and distributed by the Tennessee Department…

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, unanimously passed a resolution honoring health care workers on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19 during the 61st Extraordinary Session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Legislators met Aug.10-12 to address Covid-19 liability protections, telehealth services, and laws protecting state property and first responders. House Resolution 8001 recognizes the significant contribution…

This week, the General Assembly reconvened in Nashville for the 61st Extraordinary Session in Tennessee history. As part of this historic special session, four new committees were created so that every House member had the opportunity to work on the three issues that comprised Governor Lee’s call for the session. These panels focused on setting new standards…

This week, the General Assembly reconvened in Nashville for the 61st Extraordinary Session in Tennessee history. As part of this historic special session, four new committees were created so that every House member had the opportunity to work on the three issues that comprised Governor Lee’s call for the session. These panels focused on setting new standards…