In this issue:
- Buckle Your Seatbelts! 2026 Election Season is picking up speed!
- Upper Cumberland Republican Update – August 5th
- Statesmen’s Dinner – August 23
- Reagan Day Dinners
- Special Events
- July GOP Meetings
Buckle Your Seatbelts!
Just scroll down this newsletter to see the meetings, dinners and fun special events taking place in July and August! It’s time to engage with your local party to be prepared for the upcoming election seasons. Every local Republican party is preparing for special outreach events – fair booths, street fairs, breakfasts for first responders – you name it, it’s happening!
Candidate announcements seem to be coming out daily! State and Federal offices will have primaries next August, but our large geographic areas present quite the challenge for candidates to present themselves to potential supporters and voters. Watch their campaign sites and social media to see when and where to meet them!
For Tennessee Governor, there’s only one official candidate in the running. John Rose, currently serving as the 6th district US Representative, is touring the state and introducing himself in all 95 counties. You can check his website, request speaking engagements and shop for merchandise > John Rose for Tennessee
For U.S. Senate, incumbent Bill Hagerty has announced running for re-election. You’ll see President Trump’s endorsement on the Team Hagerty website.
U.S. Congress – District 6 On May 21st, Jon Henry, SgtMaj USMC (ret) made his official announcement to run for Congress. His campaign site Henry for Congress provides his reasons for running, biography and issue statements.
U.S. Congress – District 7 With Congressman Green’s recent announcement to step down after the BBB (Big, Beautiful, Bill) passes, District 7 candidates are stepping up – all military veterans. Clarksville Now reports three so far, Matt Van Epps, Jason Knight and Jon Thorp. The article includes links to each candidate’s websites.
Upper Cumberland Republican Update
This unique regional event is designed to heighten awareness and engage Upper Cumberland Republicans in upcoming election seasons. A light summer supper is included in your reservation to attend. The six counties in Tennessee’s 15th Senate District are the focus, but all are welcome. Tickets are a modest $10 per person – bring your family and friends! You must have a ticket for entry. RSVP Link
TN GOP Annual Statesmen’s Dinner – Aug 23rd
Keynote: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson
The 2025 Statesmen’s Dinner will be hosted at a different venue than years past. Use the link below to reserve your seats! It’s going to be a packed house!
If you’d like to host a table, please ALSO send the following RSVP
Reagan Day Dinners
Jackson County Reagan Day Dinner – July 19th
Ethan Reynolds will provide entertainment for the evening, and there will be various speakers throughout the night. Jackson County residents who are planning to run for office in 2026 are invited to introduce themselves and will have 3-5 minutes to speak. If you plan to run for office and would like to be on the agenda, please contact us.
Doors Open at 5:30 pm, Dinner and Program at 6:30 pm
Tickets are $45 per person, or you can purchase a table for six people for $250. Tickets can be ordered via email, by calling 931-268-5175, or online.
Smith County Reagan Day Dinner – July 25th
Social Hour at 5pm, Dinner and Program at 6 pm
Program: US Congressman Tim Burchett
110 Ag Center Ln, Carthage, TN 37030
Tables of 6 for $400 Individual seats available at $40 each
Contact: SmithCountyTNR@outlook.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
July GOP Meetings
Putnam County GOP – NO Meeting in July! FB link
Cumberland Co Republican Women – Thursday, July 10th @ 10 am FB link
Doors open at 5 Program: It Matters Who Governs, Session 2 RSVP Link
Elections Commission Tour with Jill Davis, Elections Administrator
Election Commission Office , 83 Northside Ln
Crossville, TN 38571
Van Buren County GOP – No meeting in July FB link
Rep. Women of the Upper Cumberland – Tuesday, July 8th @ 12:00 pm (noon) FB link
Program: Cookeville City Mayor, Laurin Wheaton
RSVP LINK
J&S Construction Building – Conference Room (Behind Holiday Inn)
1844 Foreman Dr., Cookeville, TN 38501
Overton County GOP – Tuesday, July 8th @ 6:30 pm FB link
Program: Local Elected Officials including Jimmy Conner – Register of Deeds, Tim Kennedy – Hwy Superintendent, Victoria Looper – County Court Clerk, and Greg Nivens – County Commissioner
Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce
222 East Main St
Livingston, TN
Cumberland County GOP – no meeting in July FB link
Smith County GOP – no meeting in July FB link
Warren County GOP – Thursday, July 17th @ 6 pm FB link
Program: TBA
Warren County Admin building, Early Voting room
201 Locust Street, McMinnville, TN 37110
White County GOP – Monday, July 28th @ 7:00 pm FB link
Program TBA
3rd Floor, White County Courthouse
1 East Bockman Way, Sparta, TN38583
Jackson County GOP – Tuesday, July 29th @ 6:30 pm FB link
Potluck at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7 pm
Location: New Hope Baptist Church
311 N. Murray St, Gainesboro TN 38562
Bledsoe County GOP – TBA FB link
Program: TBA
Pikeville, TN 37367
Bledsoe Co. Young Republicans (Meeting TBA) FB link
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