Heading back to Middle Tennessee this weekend! Last time, I was able to visit the Nashville Farmer's Market along with the Tennessee State Museum. This weekend, I'll be making stops in between Knoxville and Nashville along the way. This Saturday, I will be visiting Gallatin's Farmer's Market in the morning, visiting Red Boiling Springs in the afternoon, and attending a candidate forum in Antioch that evening. If you're along the way and would like a Yard Beagle, please let m

For centuries, philosophers and political thinkers have wrestled with one of humanity's greatest questions: What is liberty? The Romans gave us Libertas — the personification of freedom. John Locke wrote of life, liberty, and property. Thomas Jefferson gave us life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For nearly 250 years, Americans have debated what exactly liberty means. Turns out, we were overthinking it. Enter the beagle. A creature seemingly engineered for the uninhib

Had a great time supporting local artists, musicians, crafters, farmers, and small business owners at Arts in the Park in Morristown today! Something I've noticed during my travels across Tennessee: this state has some serious creative expression! We have huge venues, giant fairs, and events that draw thousands of people. Those absolutely have their place. However, in my opinion, these local events are some of the very best showcases of Tennessee. The conversations are organi

What better represents a local community than a farmers' market? Local, small businesses, farmers, and nonprofits coming together to showcase what their town or city has to offer. Beyond fresh produce and baked goods, a farmers market is a gathering for local residents and visitors to connect with others, a diverse experience of a rural or urban community in a short-time, and a great way to support new and local farmers that are the backbone of our state.

Online Interview featuring Robert Jones running for US Senate in Tennessee

From the Heritage Alliance: "This month's Heritage Alliance's History Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, July 23 at the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum inside the Jonesborough Visitors Center. Private collector Robert Jones will speak on our current exhibit, Mind Your Business: 250 Years of American History through Currency, that was developed in partnership with him. This exhibit connects national history with local stories from Tennessee and Jonesborough,

We are hosting a free store for our community while providing the public access to candidates running for various local and state positions. I will also be there to meet with members of the public. All are invited to attend! We would love to see our community be present to voice their concerns and to become informed on various candidates that are on the August 6th ballot for Washington County, Tennessee. FREE STORE: We will have (gently used and new) donated items including k

New yard signs will be here soon. Looking for visibility all over our state. If you'd like a sign, please let me know. The more eyes the better. High traffic areas would be amazing! Over the next few weeks, I'll have stops in Clarksville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville. Reach out! Would love to say hi and drop the signs off personally whenever possible. Upcoming Events: July 15th Clarksville - Meet the Candidate July 23rd Jonesborough - Mind Your Business - History Hap

95 Counties in 95 Hours Challenge Day four wrapped up after midnight with Robert completing all 95 counties under 95 hours. Robert was able to visit every county seat and leave behind 95 Peace dollars (one in each county) in 86 hours and eight minutes. Check back for more picture hints and updates from Robert's 95 Counties in 95 Hours Challenges. Here are pictures and hints from the rest of the counties visited this evening on May 16th - early May 17th. The county list, below

Tomorrow (morning) is the last day for the 95 Counties in 95 Hours Challenge! Robert is finishing the last few counties and should head home ahead of schedule sometime after midnight. Check out the pictures from today's county visits as of 5 pm (eastern time) and hints for the locations of the Peace dollars. Check back later for more pictures and updates on the rest of the counties Robert visited during his journey through Tennessee. Below the gallery is a list of the countie