🚨🚂 I am proud to have helped secure $20.3 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant funding for the West Tennessee Railroad! This funding will improve over 180 miles of railroad track across West Tennessee, strengthen freight infrastructure, and support local farmers, manufacturers, and businesses. The upgrades will benefit Obion, Weakley, Gibson, Madison, Chester, and McNairy Counties.

It was good meeting with Henderson County Sheriff Brad Atkinson today. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to keeping our communities safe.

Today, I attended the investiture of Dr. Keith Harris, the 17th president of Freed-Hardeman University, alongside State Representative Kirk Haston and Henderson Mayor Terry F. Bell. Congratulations to Dr. Harris on this important milestone!

Yesterday, I toured the St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett in Shelby County.  Thank you to CEO Scott Smith and COO Chris Jenkins for the tour and for your work providing quality health care to the community.

I toured the Arlington Wastewater Plant in Shelby County and met with Mayor Mike Wissman, Town Administrator Cathy Durant, and Ardurra Engineer Scott Daniels. I am proud to have secured $1 million in federal funding for the plant’s expansion project. This funding will help address the town’s wastewater infrastructure needs.

Roberta and I are deeply saddened about the passing of Bill Watkins. Bill co-founded one of the premier regional CPA firms, Watkins Uiberall, guiding individuals and businesses throughout the Mid-South. Bill was also involved and led a number of civic and philanthropic endeavors, such as the Germantown Performing Arts Centre Board of Directors, Boy Scouts of America, the Associated Builders and Contractors, and the Tennessee Board of Regents. Bill was a strong force in Tennessee politics, serving as a Chairman of the Republican Party of Shelby County and Campaign Treasurer for numerous local, state, and federal candidates. Bill was an amazing friend to many and a good man. He was a great friend to Roberta and me. Our prayers are with his wife, Jeanette, and his children, Renee and Trey.

Today, I toured the Baptist Memorial Hospital Somerville site alongside Fayette County Mayor Skip Taylor. Thank you to Baptist Memorial Hospital CEO and Administrator Sam Lynd, Vice President of Government and Community Relations Dr. Keith Norman, System Director of Development John Curran, and Director of Government Relations Mary Freeman for showing me around.

This morning, I attended the 46th Annual Bartlett Fire Department Pancake Breakfast in Shelby County. I am grateful to Chief Tommy Gately and Mayor David Parsons for hosting a great event. Thank you to our firefighters for all you do to keep our community safe.

I was honored to participate in yesterday’s roundtable marking the one-year anniversary of the Memphis Safe Task Force.   Thank you to all the law enforcement leaders who participated in today’s event.   I also appreciate @MarshaBlackburn, @AGToddBlanche, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Michael Dunavant, and @USMarshalsHQ Director Gadyaces Serralta for bringing everyone together to discuss the task force’s progress.

Tomorrow, I will be joining @MarshaBlackburn and @AGToddBlanche to discuss the great work of the Memphis Safe Task Force. We appreciate all of the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who are making Memphis and Shelby County safer. We are also thankful for the leadership of @GovBillLee, @MarshaBlackburn, and @SenatorHagerty in this successful endeavor. Thank you @NewsTalk989 and @NationofJake for having me on.

Today, I had lunch with law enforcement leaders from across Gibson County at Milan’s new law enforcement training facility. Thank you to Milan Mayor B.W. Beasley and Police Chief Bobby Sellers for hosting us. It was good to visit with Gibson County Sheriff Rodney Wright and all of the other law enforcement leadership.

I joined Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley and his K-9 units for a demonstration of their work in law enforcement. The K-9 teams demonstrated how they detect illegal drugs and assist officers in apprehending suspects. Thank you to Sheriff Beasley and his team for the demonstration and for their continued service to Tipton County.

Today, I joined the 25th Drug Task Force for a ride-along on I-40 to learn more about their criminal interdiction efforts. Through specialized training and equipment, the task force works to remove illegal drugs, weapons, and criminals from our highways. Thank you to Fayette County Sheriff Bobby Riles and Director of the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force Bubba Thompson for providing insight into your work to keep our communities safe.

Today, I toured the Jackson Police Department’s Aviation Unit at the Jackson Regional Airport in Madison County. During the visit, I learned more about how the unit supports federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Thank you to Chief Tom Corley, Sgt. Clint Patton, and Officer Joshua Michaels for the tour and for your service.

🇺🇸✈️ It was an honor to join @POTUS aboard Air Force One alongside my colleagues from Tennessee. I’m proud to serve my constituents in West Tennessee.

I met with @AlphaOmegaVet Services Board Chairman John Gurney and Executive Director Al Edward in Shelby County to discuss their work providing housing and supportive services to veterans in need. Thank you to the entire Alpha Omega team for your dedication to serving those who have served our country.

I had a great time attending the groundbreaking for @uthsc’s new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building alongside Tennessee @ltgovmcnally and Tennessee House Speaker @CSexton25. Thank you to @UT_President Randy Boyd and Chancellor Dr. Peter Buckley for your leadership and dedication to making this project possible.

During the @WaysandMeansGOP field hearing, I heard from Orgill President and CEO Boyden Moore about how the One Big Beautiful Bill is helping his business. Businesses can now deduct the full cost of eligible equipment upfront. This helps companies like Orgill invest in new equipment and expand operations.

I enjoyed catching up with Tennessee Safari Park Co-owner and Park Manager Claude Conley in Crockett County.  Thank you for your dedication to animal care and for making the TN Safari Park a top tourism destination for visitors to West Tennessee.