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.
Great morning in Macon County on our #TNTrueTour stop! I loved hearing from Tennesseans who want to protect their family farmland, cut burdensome red tape, and expand access to quality health care in rural communities. Thank you to everyone at the Macon Co. Fairgrounds for the Tennessee hospitality!
Terrorists can run, but they can't hide from the most determined military force in the world - the United States of America. ISIS ambushed and killed two National Guard soldiers last year in Syria. That bill came due for Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS. He's done running.
Another stop on our #TNTrueTour, meeting Tennesseans where they are. In Monroe County, I heard from folks who want to protect farmland, create opportunities for our kids, uphold true constitutional carry, and ensure our veterans are taken care of.
I was honored to speak at the Putnam County Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Standing alongside the families who have endured unimaginable loss and the officers who put on the badge every day was a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice it takes to keep our communities safe. Tennessee is stronger because of the folks who answer that call to serve.
I'm the proud product of public schools and the son of a Tennessee school teacher. Here's where I stand on education👇
👋 Who wants the State of Tennessee to give Starbucks $30 million to move here? 👋 Anyone? No one? Me either. Absolutely NOT. If we're going to spend it, let's use that money to give 600 Tennessee small business grants for $50,000 to expand or improve homegrown businesses. Or repair any number of our roads. Or improve our DCS accommodations for vulnerable children. Corporate welfare for Starbucks is beyond the pale.
Carroll County is a good reminder of what matters. I had a great time at the Reagan Day Dinner, hearing from Tennesseans focused on responsible growth and putting our small businesses first.
