‘They keep coming and I can’t get them out’ This is an excellent article on the conditions of county jails across the state. Highlights many of the struggles counties are facing. tnledger.com/editorial/Arti… via Nashville Ledger

Proud to celebrate Statehood Day in the greatest state in the union. Happy Birthday, Tennessee!

Happy #StatehoodDay, Tennessee! On this day 223 years ago, #Tennessee became the 16th state admitted to the Union. It’s an honor and privilege to serve the best state in the nation!

My home, my state, my favorite place in this big ole world, turns 223 years old today. She looks beautiful doesn’t she! June 1, 1796

Annual GRANTS Conference set for 9/18 at Roane State Registration on-line opens in August United Way of Rhea County @RoaneCoChamber The Roane Alliance Morgan County • Have A Pow Wow • Take A Hike MCTA-Morgan County Tourism Alliance Scott County Chamber Byrdstown-Pickett Co Campbell Co. Chamber Fentress County, TN David Connor

Today's State Day brought in leaders from the great states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee! The day included remarks from Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and panels on community revitalization, disaster recovery, and more.

Memories of church camp come flooding back here at Gov. Bill Lee’s Rural Opportunity Summit, being held in Linden at the Baptist conference center. It’s a full Cabinet meeting to hear from Tennessee’s distressed rural counties.

The TCSA has created a new twitter handle specific for COVID-19 updates & resources for county governments. It is @Covid19Tcsa

Face it. Masks fight the spread of COVID-19. #TNfights

If you're looking for news and updates relative to Tennessee's county governments, follow @TCSANews1954 That's our new twitter account. I rarely tweet, but they do!

Previous question called on the Improve Act amendment.

Amendment adopted 61-35 to put the Governor's plan on the bill.

Hawk alternative amendment to Improve Act voted down by a vote of 38 - 58 #IMPROVEAct

Improve Act passes House with 60 votes. #IMPROVEAct

Improve Act passes Senate 25-6. #IMPROVEAct

Senate Finance committee approves the appropriations act to send the state budget to the Senate floor for approval. Vote expected tomorrow.

Man City v. Tottenham in Nashville. Attendance of 56,233! New record for a soccer match in TN.

Good news is coming in threes. For the 3rd month in a row, TN’s unemployment rate hit a record low: 3.3% for August. tn.gov/news/53254

My daughter loves the YMCA's Model UN & Youth Leg programs. She's raising funds so other kids can experience them. ymcamidtn.worldsecuresystems.com/make-a-gift/cc…

Let the games begin.