The heartless incompetence of the Bill Lee administration is on full display yet again for all the world to see.
John Ray Clemmons
@jrclemmons.bsky.social
Proud Dad | State Representative (TN) | Chair, TN House Democratic Caucus | Attorney & Mediator, Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC
This morning, the Justice Department went after nearly an entire state's federal bench, all at once. The judges had said the government wasn't following court orders. The response was to try to remove the judges. Here's why every American should be paying attention. www.jackhopkinsnow.com
The last thing Knoxville needed today was a third shade of orange.
Tennessee officials approve plan to seek master developer for lots near Capitol, Boring tunnel tennesseelookout.com/2026/09/22/t... @campbell4tn.bsky.social and @jrclemmons.bsky.social Nashville Democrats opposed waiving the normal disclosure process during the meeting’s public comment period.
Tennessee officials approve plan to seek master developer for lots near Capitol, Boring tunnel • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee state officials approved a waiver to proceed with plans to find a master developer for parking lots near the State Capitol.
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Our re-election campaign is in full swing! Please join #TeamJRC on Saturday 9/19 at 9:30am at The Pavilion at Southeast Regional Community Center in Antioch. RSVP here: jrc4tn.com/Action #tnhouse55 #thrivein55 @tndems.bsky.social @tndemocrats.bsky.social
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Join us for a neighborhood canvass! Come knock doors with us for JRC! Talking to voters at their door is the single most effective thing we do, and you don't need any experience to be great at it. If...
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REMINDER! Today is the open-house style public meeting on I-24 toll lanes. #Nashville #Traffic #TeamJRC #ThriveIn55
To every hard working Tennessean, THANK YOU! To every Union member who understands the power in a collective voice and who has ever organized, shown up, stood up, fought for better pay, demanded a safe work place, held accountability and fought for working families, THANK YOU! Happy Labor Day!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee State Representative John Ray Clemmons surprised Metro Police Lt. Mike Hotz with a proclamation at Central Precinct Thursday, recognizing his work in mental health intervention and drug safety. #TeamJRC #PublicSafety www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-p...
Metro Police lieutenant honored for mental health, drug safety work
Metro Police Lt. Mike Hotz was honored Thursday for his ONEbox drug safety program and a mental health bridge intervention.
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After yrs working to provide universal free school-based meals across TN, it’s devastating to see us taking steps backwards - despite TN leading the nation in childhood hunger. Trump and Marsha’s SNAP cuts are threatening these meals. #TeamJRC tennesseelookout.com/2026/09/03/r...
SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch • Tennessee Lookout
Cuts to SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, will spill over into schools, causing students to lose free breakfast and lunch.
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The U.S. Postal Service rushed the development of electronic tools to comply with a Trump administration policy placing new restrictions on mail-in voting, and defied a court order to stop work on the system, according to an explosive whistleblower complaint published Tuesday.
USPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order • Tennessee Lookout
A whistleblower claims the U.S. Postal Service rushed development of electronic tools for a Trump administration policy restricting mail-in voting.
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Public hearings on Bill Lee’s I-24 toll lanes are set for Sept. 8 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Nashville Public Library Pruitt Branch and Sept. 9 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Smyrna Event Center. #TeamJRC #TollLanes #tnhouse55 #southeastnashville tennesseelookout.com/2026/08/26/t...
Tennessee Transportation finds no “red flags” in toll-land bidder despite past problems • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Department of Transportation officials picked a road-building group to take on the state’s first toll project despite a series of bumps the consortium’s companies hit over the past decade-pl...
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We have all been blessed to live in the time of Dolly. 🙏🏻
We have all been blessed to live in the time of Dolly. 🙏🏻
Pay attention. Look what these Republicans are doing and who they’re silencing. A full scale assault on the Stars and Stripes by Hegseth and the Trump Admin. #freepress #democracy www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/u...
Pentagon Fires Editor and Publisher of Independent Military Publication
The firings at Stars and Stripes also claimed a Middle East correspondent. They are the latest effort by the Pentagon to diminish the news outlet’s editorial independence.
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Amazing afternoon visit to the South Nashville Reunion Picnic. Loved all the South Nashville pride and seeing my good friends who keep me straight at the Capitol. #teamjrc #tnhouse55 #thrivein55 #southnashville
Beautiful morning in Southeast Nashville at the new Mariposa Park located at 140 Tusculum Road. Thanks to Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation, Metro Council and others who provided this new space for Nashville families. #TeamJRC #thrivein55 #tnhouse55 #southeastnashville
Our prayers are with the families of these cyclists and the entire Milligan University community. abcnews.com/US/tennessee...
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Our primary job as legislators is to be responsible stewards of taxpayer $$ and pass a balanced budget. To this end, it is always appropriate to have state officials explain their use of funds appropriated to them. #FiscalResponsibility #TeamJRC www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...
Tennessee AG defends new Civil Rights Enforcement Division’s performance amid funding, staffing questions
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti defending his office’s Civil Rights Enforcement Division amid questions about funding and staffing from lawmakers.
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Bill Lee recently called his plan to accept and store nuclear waste in TN “an ‘incredible opportunity’ the state should pursue.” 🤦🏻♂️ Yes, cancer-causing agents which can cause immediate radiation sickness and have ability to get into water far from original disposal sites. 🤬
Lee & hand-picked, unelected board are already trying to maximize profits for toll lane pals by quietly expanding toll lanes further into Nashville’s core, worsening traffic and lengthening an already 7-year construction boondoggle planned for I-24. Public comment needed at 1:45 today at TN Tower!
Bill Lee and GOP-run state govt wants to tear down our houses and bizs in SE Nashville to build their toll lanes and gift a 50yr lease of our public roads to billionaires. I voted NO and stand with families against this latest Lee boondoggle. www.newschannel5.com/news/letters...
Letters warn South Nashville homeowners of I-24 toll lane property impacts
Federal officials have cleared Tennessee's $5 billion I-24 Choice Lanes project, but some South Nashville property owners say they could lose their homes to make way for the toll lanes.
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The president is making US policy friendlier to North Korea and Russia than Canada and Oman. Are you kidding me?
Tennessee voters are waking up and taking notice that their elected representatives are not representing them, but there are many more who still need to be contacted. The campaign starts NOW. Let's make history. Make a story you can tell your grandchildren. Join the coalition to elect Democrats
Great event today in Antioch hosted by Metro Parks & Southeast Regional Community Ctr in coordination with @smithfieldfoods.bsky.social and @feedthechildrenorg.bsky.social Provided food, school supplies & vital necessities to 400 families in SE Nashville. #TeamJRC #ThriveIn55 #AntiochTN #TN55
Whitehouse: "Today I think is a sad and embarrassing day for this committee as it looks like on a party-line vote we are going to advance out of this committee probably the most discreditable person ever to seek the office of attorney general. Let's start with the Epstein files ... "
Trump has paid a victim he sexually abused $5.6 million. Meanwhile, his “endorsement” and/or complete loyalty to him are the sole qualifications being touted by Republicans running for statewide office and Congress in TN. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/n...
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
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