In Floyd County, Ky yesterday a guy shot and killed three police officers and police dog. He was about to be served domestic abuse papers by the Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies who were serving a protective order.
Police arrived and the guy opened fire.
Y’all—
@GovBillLee
&
@TNattygen
SLATERY are arguing in court they can’t show a taxpayer-funded report on TN’s COVID response because it would “open them up to public criticism”🧐
ABSURD:
@yarbro
calls it “f**king ridiculous” (TN = worst death rate in 🇺🇸)
How embarrassing for
@SevierCounty
. Was planning a trip up that way later in the year. I’d rather not give my money to a county where it’s leaders spew hate on demand.
When my Dad died last year, numerous former students came by the funeral home due to the impact he had on them. Public schools define so many all across this state. Let’s not sugar coat it. Taking taxpayer dollars away from them is an attack on our TN values.
⚡️INBOX: 4 members of the
@tndp
executive committee are suing the state party to get “ex oficio” member voting power removed — including
@TNYoungDems
@TNHSDems
TN Federation of Democratic Woman and more.
WATCH: “INFORMED PATRIOTISM” 🧐
@GovBillLee
announces he’s hiring a Christian school in Michigan to teach TN kids to be better “patriots” with “true 🇺🇸 history” (according to who? ☹️) — calling colleges “centers for anti-American thought” (because they teach the truth).
Yikes.
EXCLUSIVE: Details from Gov. Bill Lee’s plan to dramatically expand Tennessee's controversial school voucher program, allowing K-12 students to receive taxpayer funding for private school regardless of need. (More in 🧵 below)
our office is closely monitoring the Nazi rally downtown—
these groups once relegated to the dark corners now feel empowered to spew their noxious ideology out in the open due to our state’s leadership REFUSING to condemn their speech and actions.
Great for tourists, but we have a lot of work to do before the same can be said for our residents. Below 20% of our streets have sidewalks. That’s not acceptable.
A good first step to begin remediating this problem is supporting
@freddieoconnell
’s transit referendum.
Thanks to
@NashvilleScene
for the interview. I am a gun owner. Most importantly, I am a responsible gun owner. It is past time to implement practical solutions that protect Tennesseeans.
Advocating for common sense reform as a gun owner has not gotten me any love from the far-right twitter crowd. I’ll be wearing this tonight at Council to show everyone who isn’t on social media where I stand.
Honored and humbled to be appointed by Vice-Mayor
@angienashville
to the Homelessness Planning Council. I’ve made combatting homelessness my number one priority and it will continue to be moving forward.
@meiselasb
@MeidasTouch
2 things that are damning: Multiple members of Congress asking for pardons and the testimony proving he was told there was no fraud. Tomorrow the GA bribe will be featured. It’s going to be a big blow.
Four years ago I married my soulmate, best friend and my most trusted political advisor rolled into one amazing human being. I am thankful every day for Lesley Huffman. Happy anniversary babe. I love you. Here’s to many, many more!
NEW TODAY:
@TheJusticeDept
is launching a Civil Rights investigation in TN's largest prison. Trousdale Turner Correctional Center is operated by
@CoreCivic
on behalf of the state.
@NC5PhilWilliams
Phil Williams deserves a Pulitzer for the work he’s done on this story. I’d say
@GlenCasada
probably will disagree with that statement.
Denis passed away on Oct 12th while working on the roof of Glencliff’s gym. He was only 20 years old. Please consider helping his family out during this difficult time.
Join us to memorialize those killed walking and biking in our city last year. We will gather on Saturday, February 24, with victims' families and friends, elected officials, and community leaders. More info:
The first seeds from the Metro Wildflower Program were planted yesterday in front of the Hermitage Library! More seeds will be sewn across the city in the coming weeks. 💐 🌸 🌺
I requested a few weeks back for an increase in traffic patrol officers around the Hermitage area.
Well they are here! Here’s proof that I don’t get any special treatment. Slow down y’all!
@MatthewJshow
@JoeBiden
Biden has always supported law enforcement. Your guy has consistently broken the law. Saying your for law and order doesn’t make you lawful.
Some of y’all know I collect political memorabilia. One candidate I primarily collect is FDR. Today is his birthday, so in honor of our 32nd President, I am sharing some of my favorites in my FDR collection!
Yesterday I found one of my Papaw’s old campaign ads from when he served as a Magistrate in Greene County, TN. I had no idea we shared a district number! We never got to meet, but I feel very connected to him now! (Second pic is one of my campaign signs)
@VolIrish
@Vol_Football
@Vol_Sports
None of us like living in a pandemic. It sucks. We would likely be watching our Vols in Neyland together, but your side of the aisle decided to politicize masks. The next time you wonder why we can't attend a game just look in the mirror.
An unplanned visit to the pediatric gastroenterologist today for our little guy after a night at the ER. The office here has artwork from D14’s own Tulip Grove Elementary!
Just a reminder that there are things in life more important than politics.
Happy birthday to my better-half, best-friend, political advisor and super-mom extraordinaire
@lesleydhuffman
!
The world is a better place because you are in it!
@politvidchannel
What’s the end goal here? She’s not going to have the votes. Plus
@KamalaHarris
becomes POTUS. Pretty sure Greene didn’t think this one through as she was plotting this weak political stunt.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!
This is a photo I’ll cherish forever. It’s the only one with me, my dad and Will. Dad passed away shortly after. What I would give for one more day with him.
In a world full of hate, I am lucky enough to serve with two colleagues like
@zulfat4council
and
@JacobKupin4D19
and was a proud co-sponsor of this resolution.
To the person below - Life is too short to be so hateful.
The deranged gaslighting from
@zulfat4council
is next level. Don’t be fooled by her talk of “peace” or her attempt to blame the Jewish community.
@JacobKupin4D19
wasn't attacked by his own people. Leaders, including myself, warned him about Suara’s agenda as she pressured him to
Councilmember
@HortonRollin
has delivered a letter to the Chancellor of
@VanderbiltU
, expressing concern regarding the recent arrest of
@ejmotycka
, a reporter, for doing his job.
The letter has 19 co-signers, including councilmembers across the political spectrum.
Our community lost a good one this morning. Rest in peace Dot. You were an amazing lady.
Please keep the Ponder family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
NEW: A bill mandating that public school students participate in an annual course on firearms has passed the Senate on a party line 24-2 vote.
There is no opt-out for parents or local school boards.
@TNGOP
=
#GovernmentOverreachParty
Wildflowers aren’t just pretty. ✨They’re natural problem solvers. 🤓
That’s why we planted the seed 🌱 (via legislation 📜) to create the Metro Wildflower Project. This program provides funding to plant indigenous wildflowers in medians and hard to maintain areas across
BREAKING:
@WKRN
has obtained the final draft of Gov. Bill Lee's Education Freedom Scholarship Act he's pushing.
Some quick highlights:
- No accountability measures
- No. of scholarships in 2025 determined by budget
- (more in thread)
Link to the full text is below.
#TNLeg24
@TNDeptofHealth
Your reason for not releasing the counties does not fall under HIPAA. Remember that you work for us. Our tax dollars pay your salaries. Release the counties and stop this nonsense.
My Great Aunt Nola left this earth late last night at the age of 97. She was my Mamaw’s last living sibling. I’m so thankful we were able to see her one more time last week.
Say hi to Mamaw for me. I love you.
Members of the Hermitage homeless camp are getting a hot meal for Christmas. They are human beings and deserve to be treated accordingly. Soon these folks will get a fresh start as they transition to housing.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!
@nscsupporter
@AlisonBforTN
You know what’s really distasteful? Allowing innocent kids to die while we sit on our hands and do nothing. Alison is doing the work while you sit on the sidelines.
It’s sad but true. I made a pledge to myself early on in my term to create 1000 units in my district within my first term. I challenge my colleagues to do the same.
Meet Jane and Lee. They work tirelessly to combat our litter crisis in Hermitage. Lee is my Beautifcation Commissioner and Jane is the unofficial litter czar of Hermitage. I’m fortunate to have such a dynamic duo in my district!