Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus

09/04/2026

From Senator : “DOLLYWASHING — Tennessee politicians love Dolly. Her values, not so much… Dolly believed in loving your neighbor. The question is whether (Republicans) praising her do.”

https://theheidicampbell.substack.com/p/dollywashing-tennessee-politicians?r=fx870&utm_medium=ios

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

And in Tennessee it’s at $7.25/hr and state Republicans have made it illegal for cities to raise it even if they want to 😕

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

DEMOCRATS KNOW that investing in public schools is investing in our economy & our future.

But under Republican control, public schools get less state funding per student than private schools in Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher scheme.

“It’s irresponsible and shameful,” says State Senator London Lamar.

More: https://tnsenatedems.substack.com/p/gov-lees-voucher-students-receive?r=xht6p&utm_medium=ios

08/27/2026

After Trump loosened restrictions on beef imports, the Tennessee Farm Bureau said many cattle producers across the state are frustrated by the policy change and its potential impact on the industry. See link below ⬇️

📸 DENNY SIMMONS / THE TENNESSEAN

08/25/2026

💔 Leader Akbari: “Dolly showed the world something special about Tennessee: that you can come from humble beginnings, dream bigger than anyone thinks possible, never forget where you came from and bring other people along with you.”