Meet John
John is a conservative outsider and lifelong Tennessean. He is raising his family on the Generational Rose family farm because Tennessee is his home.
In fact, John is the 8th generation to live and farm in the adjoining Temperance Hall and Lancaster communities in Dekalb and Smith Counties. He started working on the farm as a kid and was raised in nearby Cookeville. John graduated from Cookeville High School and continued his education at Tennessee Tech University, home of the Golden Eagles. He studied agriculture at Tech, an easy choice for him since farming has always been a passion of his.
They ran out of chairs at the Putnam County TN Republican Party meeting last night! Chelsea spoke to the crowd about our campaign and our deep connection to Cookeville going back to our days at Tennessee Tech University, my upbringing on 6th Street, our wedding, and the birth of our boys. It's one of Tennessee's many hometowns with lots of great stories to tell, including ours.
When January 6th came, Democrats couldn't wait to throw the book at anyone and everyone in a MAGA hat. Even some Republicans ran scared. Meanwhile, those same Democrats gave a slap on the wrist or even a pat on the back to rioters that wreaked havoc in cities around the country in 2020. It was a politically motivated double standard and President Trump fixed it. We can't let weak leadership take charge of Tennessee or the same things will happen here, too. I've proven that you can trust me to make the right calls in Washington. I'll make the right calls here at home.
The house my family and I call home was built by my great, great grandparents 151 years ago. I take seriously what they passed down. Living on our 1790 family farm, legacy is all around me and it's all around our state. The people who built this state did it through grit and determination. Now, it's up to us.
📈Flu is up this season and for some, it's life-threatening. I want all Tennesseans to live long, healthy lives. Tennessee is #2 for rural hospital loss 📉 As Governor, I'll work to end that trend and put healthcare within reach of all Tennesseans.
On the first Sunday of this new year, let's put our trust in God. With faith and prayer, He will bring blessings to all Tennesseans. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
🇺🇸 It's 2026 and the Republican Primary for Governor is August 6th with early voting starting July 17th. Let's win this - for Tennessee! 🫵I want you on my team.🫵 💪💪💪Volunteer and help us on the ground, online, or on the phones. 📨📨📨Invite me to your event, your town, or your home. 🤝🤝🤝Give to the campaign. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼Like, share, follow @johnrosefortn. I announced my candidacy in March 2025. I got in early because I won't be outworked. The important work is meeting Tennesseans on their turf and on their time. That's what a real, grassroots campaign is about. We're over halfway through this campaign and I'm confident we'll win with a great team of Tennesseans alongside me. Join us and let's win in August! ✴️Go to johnrose.com to volunteer, submit a schedule request, or make a donation.
