Tennessee State Senate Archives

Senator Douglas Henry: A Tribute

Originally published at OneSouthernMan.com Two years ago I conceived the idea for OneSouthernMan as a way to highlight and showcase the lifestyle and interest of gentlemen who adore the South and all it has to offer. I wasn’t thinking of any one person when I imagined how to personify an image on the website, but rather a compilation of traits I believed characterized the ideal “Southern Gentleman.” It turns out that “ideal” Southern gentleman could have been Tennessee State Senator Douglas Henry. Senator Douglas Henry (Nashville City Paper) Senator Henry passed away late Sunday evening at the age of 90 in his Nashville home surrounded by family and close friends. He achieved many honors, one of the most notable being the longest-serving member of the Tennessee General Assembly, winning a seat in the TN House of Representatives in 1954. He was elected to the State Senate in 1970, and served until 2014 when the demographics of his district began to exceed the boundaries of his bipartisanship and tremendous knowledge of state government. His ability to forge relationships with people of all walks was legendary. In 1995 when I was the State Chairman of the Tennessee Young Republicans, we [...]

Why Bob Shutt Deserves to Represent State Senate District 26

Early voting has begun and one of our most important choices this year is choosing our next State Senator in District 26. As a former member of both the Tennessee State House and Senate, I recommend and plan on voting for Bob Shutt in the Republican primary. Here are few reasons why. I personally know both Dolores Gresham, the incumbent, and Bob Shutt. I was born and raised in this district and my family has known the Shutt family for over fifty years. Bob and his wife Janie have raised their children and built a successful business in their hometown. I served with Ms. Gresham in both the House and the Senate and have a great deal of respect for both she and her husband Will. But personalities and relationships aside, this election should be about business, not relationships. Speaking of business, jobs are the single biggest challenge facing Senate District 26. I believe Donald Trump would agree. Jobs Of the eight counties in the district, all are in dire need of jobs. Without additional economic development, many of the district's smallest communities will suffer educationally, socially and economically. Fayette County, on the district's western end, is fortunate to be [...]