The Loop: Getting back to work for District 40

Oct 4, 2017 | Politics

By Terri Lynn Weaver, District 40 Representative Greetings to the 40th District! We are officially at the end of summer and at the beginning of a new fall season. This was quite an eventful summer personally, but I am thankful to say that I am back in the saddle once...

Wilson County attorney Mary Alice Carfi seeks state Senate seat in special election

Oct 2, 2017 | Home Page Featured, Politics

LEBANON, TENNESSEE – Today, Wilson County attorney Mary Alice Carfi announces her candidacy in the Democratic primary for the District 17 state Senate seat in the upcoming Special Elections.. “We need some common sense in the Senate,” Carfi said. “Republicans have...

Dean and Mackler attend “Meet the Candidates” Picnic

Sep 25, 2017 | Home Page Featured, Politics

On Monday, September 18, the Smith County Democrats organized a “Meet the Candidates” picnic at Defeated Creek Campground. The picnic was open to everyone who was interested and no one went away hungry! Two candidates attended and gave speeches —...

John Rose Stands with President Trump on National Anthem

Sep 25, 2017 | Politics

John Rose issued the following statement in response to the mass refusal from professional athletes to respect the American flag and stand for the National Anthem. “Our flag is a symbol we all hold dear, and it is important that we Americans honor it. It is also...

Meet the Candidates Picnic hosted by Smith County Democrats

Sep 15, 2017 | Home Page Featured, Politics

The Smith County Democratic Party invites you to attend a “Meet the Candidates” Picnic on Monday, September 18, at 6pm. The picnic will be held at the shelter at Defeated Creek Campground. Karl Dean, James Mackler, and Craig Fitzhugh are expected to...

Karl Dean to Continue “Talking Jobs and Family Across Tennessee” in Putnam, White, Anderson, and Knox Counties

Sep 15, 2017 | Politics

Dean Hosted Events in Madison, Haywood Counties Wednesday Tuesday’s Gibson County Events, Which Were Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather, Have Been Rescheduled to Oct. 18 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15) — Over the next week, Karl Dean for Governor will host campaign...