Under GOP control, TN had 0% job growth in past 2 yrs. Now, BLS data shows first contraction in TN's overall labor force outside the pandemic in a decade. Unemployment rate=3.6%, but for 5th month in a row, the number of people employed statewide dropped from 3.42M in 11/25 to 3.38M in 4/26. #jobs

Thank you to those who gave all. 🇺🇸

It’s offensive that we have such a dumb congressional delegation. “U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett linked a rise in tick bites to Bill Gates during a recent podcast episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.” www.tennessean.com/story/news/h...

The traitorous criminals who attacked and vandalized our U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6th deserve to be sitting in a federal prison. They deserved prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. They did not deserve pardons. And they sure as sh*t don’t deserve one red cent of taxpayer money.

The people of Nashville should be allowed to decide whether they want more affordable housing and greenspace or auto racing in the heart of our city. I, for one, know which our city needs more. #TeamJRC #TN55 #AffordableHousing

TN's TISA 'outcomes funding' pays schools per test score, rewarding gaming the system over actually teaching. Rural schools can't win, advantaged kids get abandoned once qualified, and disadvantaged students become $. It's ed policy written by ppl who've never been in a classroom

The NAACP and League of Women Voters have filed a fourth lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s redrawn congressional map, alleging the redistricted map intentionally discriminates. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports: tennesseelookout.com/2026/05/14/n...

A federal judge has set a May 20 date to consider a request by Democratic officials to temporarily prevent Tennessee's newly-drawn House district map from taking effect. via @tennesseelookout.com

The State Capitol and the War Memorial Building are now in two different congressional districts. So if we were still in our old legislative offices in the Legislative Plaza we’d go from the 6th to the 7th congressional district just to vote on the House floor. 🤔

This paint job—if you can call it that—is costing you $7 million, America, because Trump gave a no-bid contract to a pal This would have been Exhibit A of the sort of shit DOGE was actually *supposed* to be looking for when it was instead cutting lifesaving scientific research

REP. @jrclemmons.bsky.social : “If you solely relied on census data, I’m confused about how you knew partisan scores when drawing this map.” Rep. Jason Zachary: “Did you have a question?”🤷🏼 CLEMMONS: “If that’s your answer, that is all I need.”😬 (From @heartlandsignal.bsky.social )

Chair @jrclemmons.bsky.social bringing a moment of humanity to the House Floor as Republicans continue to push through their harmful, discriminatory Stephen Miller agenda in the final days of session.

Rep. @jrclemmons.bsky.social : “Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Republicans have formally declared their willingness to light the Voting Rights Act on fire, along with the foundational principals of our democratic process.” www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...

WATCH — @jrclemmons.bsky.social : “Tennesseans are paying HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS for these voucher scams, now you want to eliminate the ability to measure if there are any improvements.” Voucher scam kids do worse… so @GovBillLee Jack Johnson & Slater eliminated the testing requirement🤔

“Eleventh hour shenanigans by Governor Bill Lee’s administration and this Republican Supermajority," Rep. John Ray Clemmons said. "They are literally trying to destroy our public schools on the way out the door, when nobody is paying attention.” www.newschannel5.com/news/tenn-re...

Celebrating a happy Easter with these good eggs. #teamjrc #easter

Chag Pesach Sameach to all who observe Passover from our family to yours. ✡️

Can't overstate the impact that's coming down the pipeline to truckers, farmers, logistics, and beyond- the U.S. economy runs on diesel with several states setting new all-time highs for diesel, while others are seeing largest monthly increases of all time: AZ +67% NV +58% NC +58% TN +56% LA +56%

Honored to serve on the “Enough is Enough” panel discussion about gun violence with fellow advocates and community leaders this evening. #TeamJRC #tn55 #gunviolence

Help us Fight for the Big South Fork. Some Republicans want to create the largest landfill in the country in Scott County, directly threatening our state’s natural environment and our fellow Tennesseans. #cleanwater #cleansoil #teamjrc youtu.be/Eo2nDUHRfOE

WATCH: “The people of Tennessee are entitled to a refund of their hard-earned money.” Republicans REJECT 🤔a @jrclemmons.bsky.social resolution calling on Tennesseans to get back BILLIONS stolen from them by Trump’s illegal tariffs

“There’s never been a president with zero interest in protecting the natural world until Donald Trump.” -historian Douglas Brinkley #teamjrc #tn55 #environment www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/c...

Nice work, MAHA yahoos. 🤦🏻‍♂️

GOP axed Rep. McKenzie bill for transparency in Bill Lee's scam to pay for 20k+ students' private school tuition. Lee argued against transparency saying that "no data 'of any value' exists because his scam is only 1 yr old. YET HE WANTS TO DOUBLE THE VOUCHERS?! tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/11/t...

Cold Weather Advisory stays in place until Noon Monday. Text in attached image.

Local hotels offering discounted rates to impacted families. www.visitmusiccity.com/hotel-local-...

"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse." theatln.tc/wVq7MFaa

With snow falling, ice coming and temps dropping, follow NES Outage Center at www.nespower.com/outages. Note: · NES will NOT turn off power for non-payment when NWS forecasts temp will drop below 32 during the next 24hrs. · See a downed power line? Assume it's live⚡️, stay away 🚫, 📞911 immediately.

A bill that is unquestionably, without a doubt, 100% unconstitutional. Period. These folks are wasting our time and taxpayer resources on this nonsense.

Have a blessed Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Tennessee.

As opposed to GOP Stephen Miller-led DC agenda, House Dems continue to promote a TN First agenda of affordability & quality of life. Our leaders traveled the state, listened to learn, & continue to act on what the people of TN want & deserve - real leaders solving real problems

Sadly, Tennessee’s Republican U.S. House delegation opposed displaying this plaque to honor our brave law enforcement officers. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Of 34 private schools in Davidson Co taking vouchers, 27 are religious schools. Of 32 schools we have info for, the avg min tuition = $14,018. Therefore, to use a voucher, a family had to pay 50% of tuition. This tends to indicate most voucher recipients were already in private school, as with ESAs.

“Most Tennessee public school students who use Education Savings Account vouchers aren’t leaving low-performing public schools, while ESA students overall are underperforming their public school peers in both academic achievement and growth.” tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/05/m...

Bill Lee again proves himself to be the absolute worst. There is no fiscal or policy rationale for this heartless decision. In fact, it will serve to harm Tennessee children and cost TN taxpayers more money. tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/06/g...

It’s nothing less than shameful that Gov. Bill Lee, his unqualified Commr of Ag, and Republican legislators are pushing legislation to give Bayer blanket civil immunity from the harm it is knowingly causing to TN farmers and consumers. #TeamJRC www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/c...

Happy new year, Tennessee! 2026 is an exciting new year full of opportunities to serve our fellow Tennesseans. I look forward to working with each of you for the betterment of our beloved state. #TeamJRC

Merry Christmas, Tennessee!

Grocery prices increasing 📈 Housing costs increasing📈 Healthcare costs increasing📈 Utility costs increasing📈 You know what’s not increasing? Wages for working families. Don’t believe anyone who says “affordability is a hoax” or tries to tell you your pain isn’t real.

182 years ago, on the 19th of December 1843, 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens was first published. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. It was written at a time where many Christmas traditions, such as cards and Christmas trees, were still relatively new. #otd #history 🗃️

No such thing as a free meal!? But you’re cool with free private school tuition? Sure, the state will give rich kids $7300 to attend private school but won’t give every kid a couple hundred dollars to eat? The hypocrisy is astounding.

Happy Hanukkah, Tennessee!

I have introduced legislation to provide universal free school meals for years. Republicans have killed the bill every year. Yet again, TN Republicans are out of step with TN families. www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

Today is an internationally-recognized day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. #WorldAIDSDay

Happy Thanksgiving, Tennessee!

For those few remotely shocked by Marsha’s blatant corruption and self-dealing, this was published way back in 2010. You were warned - multiple times. Next she wants to have executive control over state contracts and a $60 billion+ state budget. THIS.CANNOT. HAPPEN.

Happy Veterans Day, Tennessee! To all those who have served, we are grateful for your sacrifice and appreciate you.🇺🇸

Join me TOMORROW at The Branch of Nashville to help our neighbors in need. Donate time, food and/or money!

🧵Giving Marsha’s empty gesture oxygen is a waste of ink bc: 1. She voted to cut SNAP benefits by $186 BILLION via BBB; 2. She knows US House won’t convene to pass a bill bc it’d require Spkr Mike Johnson to swear in Rep-elect Grijalva; and... tennesseelookout.com/2025/10/28/t...

We must do right by Tennessee families and fill in the SNAP funding gap. Are we going sit on our hands and do nothing and let 690,000 Tennesseans sit down to an empty table at Thanksgiving? #TeamJRC www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...