On the latest episode of Tennessee Today I had the opportunity to sit down with the new Chancellor of UTC, Dr. Lori Bruce. We had a fantastic conversation about the value of higher education, and some of the challenges that she has faced in the first 90 days of her tenure. Give

There are 340M people in the U.S. There are 7.2M people in TN. There have been 41M serve in the US Military. There have been 3526 Medal of Honor recipients since 1861. There are currently 61 living Medal of Honor recipients. There were 35 Medal of Honor recipients at the Patriot

What a fun afternoon I had at Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga last Friday! I stopped by to visit with residents and staff, and let’s just say I may have learned a new line dance or two along the way. Always grateful for time spent with those who’ve given so much to our

Tuesday night I had the opportunity to go to a fundraiser in support of my good friend Jeff Eversole. Jeff has been an incredible leader on the Hamilton County Commission, and I am proud to support him!

Save the Date! I can't wait to see you all there!

On Thursday I had the opportunity to speak at the opening of the Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center. This center is preparing students with hands-on skills, innovative learning, and pathways to careers right here in Chattanooga. A special thanks to Volkswagen, Hamilton County,

Quite an honor to be on this panel of AI experts at the https://t.co/i1fak8DiQi AI Leadership Summit, but Tennessee is a leader in the AI space. (R-L) Sara Jaromin-Nat’l Conf State Legislatures Tina Jacobs, Esq., Veradigm, LLC Daniel Smith, CMIO, Corewell Health Josh Wymer,

Last night I was recognized with the Outstanding Service Award at UTC’s “Light Upon the Hill” alumni celebration. I am deeply humbled to receive this honor, especially since multiple generations of my family have ties to UTC. I am forever grateful to this community, my alma

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Ooltewah/Collegedale Business Expo yesterday! I truly enjoyed talking to individuals, constituents and businesses about their goals, challenges, and the ways that we can all better serve our community.

I was honored to speak at the 2025 Tennessee Charitable Care Network Conference last Thursday. Access to charitable care for Tennesseans is a vital part of our state's health care safety net system. I am proud to be among leaders and doctors advocating for this in our

On @SenBoWatson's Tennessee Today podcast, I explain why the job of a campaigner is to go where the voters are and make sure they have an effective online presence:

I am honored to have received the 2025 Education Freedom Fighter Award from Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee. To me, freedom stands for sacrifice, opportunity, and the pursuit of what is good, which are values I live by both personally and professionally. I will continue

I had the honor of attending and speaking at the grand opening of the new $60 million Embassy Suites by Hilton on Tuesday afternoon in Downtown Chattanooga. Hamilton County’s tourism industry has seen exponential growth over the past year, reaching a record-breaking $1.8 billion

Last night, I had the privilege of honoring the Town of Walden on its 50th anniversary. I was proud to present a certificate from the State of Tennessee and Governor Bill Lee, along with the flag that was flown over our State Capitol to mark this milestone. With its rich history

In this week’s episode of Tennessee Today, I’m joined by Eric Wilson of Campaign Trend to break down the tools and tactics conservatives are using to gain an edge. From making the most of the “off season” to mastering the digital battlegrounds, this episode is packed with

I had an incredible time yesterday at @westonwamp’s Labor Day Picnic in Hamilton County—thank you for having me!

Great to have @GlennJacobsTN in Senate District 11!

Big day – National Bow Tie Day!

Yes, we still have a long way to go, BUT there can be no question that since Republicans have had legislative majorities in TN we have made extraordinary gains in reading & math. Our strategies ARE WORKING despite what our critics may want you to believe.