Today, we pause to remember the service members who lost their lives on December 7, 1941 during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Congratulations to the communities in #TNSen15 who have been awarded grant funding for water/wastewater infrastructure!

Great news for #TNSen15: Sparta Metal Processing plans to invest $12 million in White County and create more than 50 new jobs. tnecd.com/news/governor-…

Tennessee’s official Christmas tree at the State Capitol was lit last evening! If you are in Nashville this holiday season, stop by to see it for yourself. #TNSen15

Cumberland Homesteads Tower Association - $100,000 Military Memorial Museum of the Upper Cumberland - $40,000 Pleasant Hill Historical Society of the Cumberlands/Pioneer Hall Museum - $58,190

The following were selected through a competitive process: Granville Museum - $67,950 Smith County Heritage Museum - $18,400 White County Heritage Museum - $35,500 Friends of the Cookeville Depot Museum - $64,950

Museums in #TNSen15 have been awarded more than $384,000 in grant funding for capital maintenance and improvements!

Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday! Did you know that for every dollar spent at a small business, 67¢ stays in the community? Be sure to #ShopSmall throughout the holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving, #TNSen15!

168 years ago, the Tennessee General Assembly passed an act to form Cumberland County! #TNSen15

Thank you to Smith County Bank and Pat Nixon for allowing me to be the speaker at the Veterans breakfast. #VeteransDay #TNSen15

Join me in honoring the men and women who have bravely served our nation in uniform! #VeteransDay

The United States Marine Corps is celebrating 248 years! Thank you to the men and women who proudly serve. We honor your courage and dedication.

Thank you to the Fairfield Glade Noon Day Rotary for the opportunity to speak. Congratulations to Colonel Colleen Mall for being named Patriot of the Year!

Thank you to my Farm Bureau family for such a great event! #TNSenate15 #IfarmIvote #FarmBureau #LazyGRanch

It was a humbling experience to be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies of the Field of Honor in Crossville. #TNSen15

222 years ago, the Tennessee General Assembly passed an act to form Jackson County! #TNSen15

Happy Halloween! 🎃

They put their lives on the line every day to selflessly serve our communities. Join me in thanking all of Tennessee's first responders! #NationalFirstRespondersDay

Created by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly on October 26, 1799, Smith County celebrates 224 years!

Today is National Day of the Deployed — a time to thank those serving the United States for protecting our freedoms.

Tennessee may have been the 16th state admitted to the Union, but it's the very best. Happy National Tennessee Day!

It was a pleasure to be with the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association at their 33rd Biennial Convention. The organization honored me and Representative Johnny Garrett for carrying legislation that provides insurance coverage to firefighters facing PTSD.

Proud to celebrate and recognize the U.S. Navy's 248th birthday!

Happy National Farmer's Day! Thank you to the farmers in Tennessee who work countless hours, day in and day out, to put food on out tables.

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. #HappyColumbusDay

Great to be with colleagues at @Smith_WessonInc official ribbon cutting!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2nd Annual Cowboy Chuckwagon Cookout! I am humbled by your support and truly honored to serve #TNSen15 in the State Senate.

Cumberland County has received $102,700.50 in state grant funding for an inclusive playground at Obed Park! #TNSen15