(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) will be visiting the Campbell County Lions Club and speaking to the members on Monday, September 28th, 2020 at 6:30pm EST. Who: State Senator Ken Yager What: Speaking at Campbell County Lions Club weekly meeting When: Monday, September 28th, 2020, 6:30 p.m. EST Where: 1st Presbyterian Church, 110 West Ash Street, LaFollette ###

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) will be presenting checks from AT&T and Consolidated Nuclear Energy, LLC to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Jacksboro on Monday, September 28th, 2020 at 4:00pm EST. Who: State Senator Ken Yager What: Check Presentations When: Monday, September 28th, 2020, 4:00 p.m. EST Where: 265 Elkins Road, Jacksboro, TN 37757 ###

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) will be traveling the entire length of Senate District 12 hosting get-out-the-vote rallies at each county seat. Senator Yager and guests will deliver messages stressing the importance of exercising this sacred Constitutional right in the upcoming November 3rd general election. Detailed information about tour stops in each county, Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Rhea, Roane, …

NASHVILLE – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) will attend the luncheon for VFW Post 5669 for their Annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament.  The event will take place on August 29, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Oneida Municipal Golf Course at 1180 S. Lake Drive in Oneida. WHO:  SEN. KEN YAGER WHAT:  TO ATTEND VETERANS EVENT / SCOTT COUNTY WHEN:  …

NASHVILLE – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) will attend a check presentation, along with Tennessee Treasurer David Lillard, Representative Kent Calfee and Mayor Mike Miller, regarding the reclaiming of unclaimed property funds for the City of Rockwood.  The presentation of the $3,200 in funds will take place at 2:00 p.m. EST at the office of Mayor Mike Miller, 110 North …

NASHVILLE – State Senator Ken Yager will attend the Indian River Marina Ribbon Cutting in Campbell County Saturday, August 29, at 9:00 a.m. EST.  He will be presenting a certificate from the Governor celebrating 25 years that Indian River Marina has been in business.  The Marina is located at 740 Indian River Boat Dock Road in Jacksboro. ###

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced $150 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds will be made available to Tennessee non-profits to assist their ongoing efforts to address the ongoing health and economic impacts of COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain on all aspects of our society, and non-profit organizations are no different. …

(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) announced that the Rose Terrace House in Oliver Springs will receive a marker noting the rich history of this Main Street house.  The house was built in the 1880’s at the beginning of the coal boom by James K. P. Butler, a coal mine operator, and has been home to notable Roane Countians …

Tennessee’s small businesses are struggling mightily on the road to recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  While these businesses work hard to salvage losses and ensure the health and safety of their customers and employees, another threat looms:  The threat of coronavirus lawsuits. Businesses are not the only ones who fear the distraction and financially draining effects.  COVID-19 …

(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager(R-Kingston) has received a perfect score from the National Federation of Small Business (NFIB) for his voting record on issues affecting small businesses. NFIB scored members of the 111thGeneral Assembly on important bills that were considered during the 2019-2020 legislative sessions. The voting record was recently released to members of the organization and the public. …

KINGSTON, TN – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) today announced his candidacy for reelection to the Tennessee Senate. Yager, who serves in a key leadership role as Chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, is seeking a 3rd term to the 12th Senatorial District. “Twelve years ago, the people of the 12th Senatorial District gave me the privilege to serve them in the Tennessee …

(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) today announced that the Tennessee Historical Commission voted to approve the Rose Terrace House historical marker on Friday, July 10th. Rose Terrace is located in Oliver Springs, Tennessee and is the birthplace of Howard Baker, Jr.  “Right off the town square, Rose Terrace is a hallmark of the Oliver Springs,” said Yager. “The …

(NASHVILLE) — State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Representative Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro) today announced that two Campbell County health centers have been chosen for federal funding for expansion of COVID-19 testing.  The funds were awarded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services (HRSA) as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. in …

Earlier this year, I wrote an editorial encouraging constituents in the 12th senatorial district to complete the 2020 census form which has been mailed. At the halfway mark in time set aside to complete and return the forms (or go online), COVID-19 happened. The population count influences funding for local programs and services that are critical to the well-being of …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Representative Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro) announced today that the city of LaFollette in Campbell County will receive a $1.48 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for Phase 4 of construction of sidewalks along both sides of W. Beech Street and South Tennessee Avenue. The project includes Americans with Disabilities …

The Tennessee Wars Commission announces the awarding of over $109,000 in grants to fund six projects in six counties across the state. Since 1994, the Tennessee Wars Commission, a division of the Tennessee Historical Commission, has supported over one hundred different projects that preserve, protect, and interpret the military heritage of Tennessee from the period of the French and Indian …

KNOXVILLE ― The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Thursday it will partner with local power companies by providing $2 million in matching funds to support local initiatives that address hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative is part of a comprehensive portfolio of assistance programs that TVA is providing to support communities and customers across the Valley.  The COVID-19 Community …

(NASHVILLE), April 28, 2020–  State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Representative Ron Travis (R-Dayton) today announced Rhea Medical Center is set to receive $374,615 in a Rural Hospital Readiness Grant.  The local lawmakers made the announcement after being notified by officials in Governor Bill Lee’s administration. “This is tremendous news,” said Sen. Yager.  “I have spoken with Rhea Medical Center …

(NASHVILLE), April 25, 2020–  State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) said today that nine volunteer fire departments in Senate District 12, which he represents, will receive over $102,000 in combined grants through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.   The program was set up under legislation<https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/pub/pc0497.pdf> co-sponsored by Yager in the Tennessee General Assembly last year.  The program helps Tennessee’s …

(NASHVILLE), April 22, 2020–  State Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston) said today he was very pleased that Rhea County has been selected to participate in a state program aiming to improve local industrial sites.    Rhea County was chosen to participate in the Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP), an aggressive economic development program operated by the Tennessee Department of Economic and …