Why have we not yet used the might of the US military to destroy all this equipment?
@POTUS
trusts the Taliban who is now using a Blackhawk helicopter as a hangman’s gallows for those who the Taliban wishes to exterminate.
#LeaveNoOneBehind
#BidenWarCrimes
.
@JeremyFaison4TN
is a little beaten up with a broken nose and a few cracked ribs and a head full of staples but by the grace of God will walk out of here soon and he was able to smile when
@BillLeeTN
dropped by.
@hodgetwins
Amazing how clergy of any denomination rejoice at the promotion of a party/ideology who seeks to abort, AKA murder, the unborn even up to the day before birth. “How great is that darkness?”
@hodgetwins
If I had to pick somebody from the other side of the aisle it would be the veteran, Congressman from Hawaii
@TulsiGabbard
. The
@VP
is more clueless than the fictional character played by the actress from TN who lost her compass.
The devastation in the
#42nd
today has left me speechless, however, in the midst of the destruction was a people I knew we always were. We are bruised but not broken and we will mourn and begin again together. That is who we are - Tennesseans.
#PutnamStrong
#TennesseeTogether
I took the opportunity to stop in and visit Gov. Bill Haslam on his last day in the office a few moments ago. Words seem inadequate in describing my thanks and appreciation for our friendship and his service over the past 8 years.
#Thankful
#Haslam
I am honored to be sworn in today to serve the citizens of the 42nd District in the 111th General Assembly. May I continue this service by following these principles found in Micah 6:8 - “To do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.”
Yours in service,
Ryan
Congratulations to my friend and colleague from Cumberland County,
@CSexton25
, on his re-election as the Speaker of the House for the 112th General Assembly’s House of Representatives.
Was impressed to walk my yard before heading to work. Thankful I did. Found several photos, some damaged, and other items. One with an address 4.4 mi. W of my home. I encourage you to do the same and pray for those families still in the early stages of this fight.
#PutnamStrong
When today’s paragraph of your life doesn’t fit the chapter it doesn’t mean that the book He is writing won’t be a best seller.
#HisPlan
#HisPurpose
#OurStory
I am happy to announce that my friend, colleague, and the 42nd District’s neighbor,
@CSexton25
, has been elected the Speaker-select of the House of Representatives by the
@tnhousegop
. I look forward to working with him and my fellow colleagues.
#42nd
Honored to be selected by
@CSexton25
to serve as the Chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee. I will also be serving on the Health Committee, Local Committee (Elections & Campaign Fin. Sub), and Finance Committee of which I am a subcommittee chair.
#42nd
#TheRIGHTWay
We cannot begin to express our gratitude in all who honored us with your vote tonight. It’s an incredible privilege to represent you all in the State House! Our family continues to be humbled by your support!
#PutnamStrong
#TheRightWay
Many thanks to the
@TNHighwayPatrol
for protecting the legislators and staff by paving the way for us to leave the Cordell Hull today. Words cannot express our appreciation for your tireless service to our state.
#THP
#Troopers
#WeGotYour6
#YouGotYours
Honored to participate in “Spend a Day in My Wheels” day on the hill. Alex Johnson, event organizer, is a wheelerchair bound 8th grader and has made it his passion to teach those around him about the struggles a disabled person faces on a day2day basis.
#DayinmyWheels
#42nd
.
@AndyHolt4TN
and I entered this chamber together almost 10 years. He has served his district and our state well and I am certain the Lord has new and great things ahead for him and his family.
#Classof2010
#RedWave
#SuperMajority
Great to meet Jim Nantz today to discuss Alzheimers Respite Care, The Masters, College football, and his new home state, Tennessee. More details to come. We will be right back
#EndAlzheimers
#TheMasters
We were very privileged to have President
@realDonaldTrump
in Putnam County today. Cannot thank him enough for all he is doing to ensure a fast recovery in the region.
Governor Bill Lee, First Lady Maria Lee, Speaker Cameron Sexton, Sen. Paul Bailey, General Holmes, TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan, and I surveying the damage in Wilson County on the way to Putnam.
It was great to see so many friends at the 2019
@TNGOP
Statesmen’s Dinner last night. We honored many statesman including the legacy and pioneering work of former US Senator Bill Brock as he received the Howard H. Baker Award.
#WhyItMatters
#TNGOP
.44 of my colleagues and I passed a resolution of “No Confidence” in Speaker Casada. Earlier by telephone and in writing I shared my thoughts about the allegations and more importantly about his model of leadership. I then asked him to resign so the public trust could be restored
Today I swore an oath to faithfully support the Constitutions of both the State of TN and of the United States. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the 42nd District of our great state. Thank you for sending me here.
#42nd
#TheRIGHTWay
Wishing a happy birthday to my friend and our US Senator
@MarshaBlackburn
. I hope your day is filled with with all things Tennessee and those you love.
22 years ago today I found a good thing and her name was Abby Bates. Some days were easy and some were hard but all of them were blessed and together. Save the jokes, after all these years, I know I “married up”, “out kicked my coverage”, etc.
#Blessed
#Prov18v22
Abby & I ran for office because we wanted to make our state a better place for our children & yours. Yesterday, I picked up my petition to run for re-election and today my son,
@TysonMacKayTN
, signed that petition. I would appreciate your support and vote.
#42nd
#1stTimeVoter
Nothing like knocking doors with your family. We have rarely had it easy & we definitely didn’t today but we have always done the Right things together. I love these folks right here and together we have loved this community more every year. We would appreciate your vote.
#42nd
Honored to share a birthday with the greatest state in the Union, and everybody knows you can’t have a birthday celebration in Cookeville without Ralph’s Donut. Join us in celebrating Tennessee’s 225th all year long!
#Buttertwist
#RalphsDonuts
#TN225
*BREAKING JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT*
@GovBillLee
just released an announcement that the largest worldwide investment in a generation will bethe mega-site in West Tennessee. FMC’s historicinvestment of $5.6B & 6,000 jobs seeks to expand its presence in the EV market.
#Ford
#MadeInTN
Congratulations to CrossFit Mayhem Freedom on winning the 2018 CrossFit Games Team Competion. We are delighted to have you as advocates for the 42nd District and the State of Tennessee.
#42ndStrong
It is official! I have picked up and officially filed my petition for re-election to serve as the 42nd District’s State Representative to the
#TNGA
. It is my joy to serve our families and would appreciate your family’s continued support.
#42nd
#PutnamProud
Congratulations to Tyson MacKay Williams on his graduation from Cookeville High School today. Your mom and I are super proud of you and are excited for your future.
#Classof2020
#Cavs
#ETSUBound
#GoBucs
Your
@tnhousegop
are working to safeguard individual choice, freedom, and constitutional liberties from overreaching federal mask mandates.
#tnleg
#specialsession
Enjoyed supporting my friend and TN’s Speaker of the House,
@CSexton25
, at his Burgers and Brews event in beautiful Cumberland Cumberland County. Great to see so many of his supporters come out including many of my colleagues in the
#TNGA
.
#BurgersandBrews
#TNSOTH
Delighted to have
@AmyNew
and Jake back home in Putnam Co. She is an excellent choice as the next CEO of our Chamber. Her knowledge of all things rural and how it intersects with both state policy and politics gives her the ability to hit the ground running. Welcome aboard!
#42nd
Meet Gloria. She is getting her welding certif. thru TN RECONNECT
@TCAT
-Livingston. Gloria said she decided to go back to college b/c she was “tired of sitting behind a desk”. Her future is bright thanks to Gov. Haslam & the TNGA.
#Driveto55
#TnReconnect
#42nd
#GloriatheWelder
For clarity, the
#TNGA
passed 2 consecutive budgets, including this years budget, adding 50 forensic science positions and 6 support positions to improve the turn around time on processing of rape kits. In addition, the TBI is using a $2M appropriation for 3 labs to test 1K more.
Couldn’t have imagined 25 years ago the journey that we have traveled but I know one this is for sure, my life is sweeter and more full because
@RyabbyWilliams
is in it. Happy 25th Anniversary to us and I look forward to where He leads us in our next 25 years.
In early/Out late Great work by TNGA preparing for COVID-19 by delaying all work except the budget. Shaved $1.14B in spending; Added to the Rainy Day Fund, Created fund to combat Coronavirus ($150M), Counties/Cities Grants ($200M), Tornado Relief funding ($30M)
#TheRIGHTWay
#June1
Latest data shows a 4 day improvement of the peak date from 4/19 to 4/15. Praying and believing for the numbers to continue to miraculously improve this “Holy Week”.
#42nd
#TNStayApart
#SocialDistancingMatters
Dad, aka Poppa, came to my son’s soccer game where I was coaching. He walked out with me after the loss the same way he did from when I was 3 years old, only I was 43 in this photo. Happy Fathers Day to all the dad’s leading their families.
#FathersDay2020
#DadHero
#FavoritePhoto
Happy 18th Birthday to our first born,
@TysonMacKayTN
. He is loyal, fierce, and a friend to all he meets. To know him is to love him. Abby Bates Williams and I couldn’t be more proud of the young man he has become. The future is bright.
#TMac
#Futballer
#CelebratingHim
Please take a moment and pray for our law enforcement officers, including the
@THPCookeville
, and first responders as they are currently working with swift water rescue teams from Jackson and
@Putnam911TN
to rescue citizens who were cut off by rising waters at Cummins Falls.
Local and state elected officials were just notified that the TTU student from China tested negative to the coronavirus. Thanks to TTU, CRMC, TN DOH, and the CDC for their stellar work.
#42nd

Praying for those families and business which have been impacted by the Christmas morning explosion in the heart of Nashville. Prayers of protection for our first responders who brave the dangers and cold temperatures.
#StandWithNashville
.
@SamaritansPurse
U.S. Disaster Relief is on its way to Mt. Juliet and Cookeville, TN, to help homeowners affected by this morning’s deadly tornadoes. Pray as we prepare to respond in these devastated communities.
Tennessee students need consistency with their education.
The lasting effects of remote learning for their futures are dangerous!
#inpersonlearning
#tnleg
#112th
I delivered a TN State Flag to Avery Price at his school lunch where he received a standing “ovation” from the 5th grade class and teachers. His teachers said that he was one of the best at their school and was “always smiling”. The world could use more Avery Prices.
#42ndStrong
At 2:00AM a tornado touched down in Putnam. There are 3 fatalities and 50+ are being treated at CRMC. VOLUNTEERing is in our DNA but please stay off the roads and away from these areas. You may call (931) 646-INFO to report non-emergencies, well, checks or get information.
#42nd
.Finally gave in and subscribed to the
@Tennessean
online because I keep getting blocked and ran out of electronic devices. Who knew that they were capitalists?
#FreeSpeech
Was delighted to have ECD’s Assist. Commissioner of Community and Rural Dev., .
@sammiearnold36
, on campus today to see our work at the Center for Rural Innovation which began in Sept of 2017 which has led us to a “Grand Challenge”.
#RuralInnovation
THANK YOU to the 42nd District for electing me to continue to serve as your State Representative in the Tennessee House during the 113th General Assembly.
#TheRIGHTWay
#42nd
As we quickly move to recess due to COVID-19,
@PaulBaileyforTN
& I are still pushing to deliver tax relief for tornado victims. With so much going on in our nation, many of you are left feeling forgotten-you are not forgotten. We’re still fighting for you. Stay tuned for updates.
Thankful for those in the
#42nd
and beyond who get up every day to protect our communities and on occasion put themselves in harms way. We appreciate you and your service to our community and state.
The light has always hit her well. May His light be your guide and beacon everyday of your life and be the warmth on your face not just today, your 16th Birthday, but every day of your journey.
#LuLu
#Sweet16
#DaddysGirl
#GirlDad
#DadIsWellArmed
Pretty sweet day for Tyson MacKay Williams as Abby Bates Williams, his family, teammates, and I were able to share in his commitment to play the beautiful game at East Tennessee State University and continue his education.
#ETSU
#GoBucs
#BleedBlue
#NCAA
#PalsOnCampus