This past week, I was able to make some campaign stops on my own in Memphis and in Jackson, as Bill continued his work on the campaign trail in middle Tennessee. On Tuesday, I started the morning at the Memphis Children’s Museum where I participated in a reading to the First Book Club, followed by a tour of the museum – what a fantastic facility. I enjoyed learning about all of the new innovative tools that the museum uses, and met some terrific families along the way! After the morning visit, I had lunch with a great group of homeschool moms. School choice is an important part of Bill’s plan for improving education in Tennessee, so it was important to listen to this group talk about the issues they face and the role each of them take in furthering their child’s education. Thank you Gina Johnson for hosting this terrific lunch at your home! After lunch, I made a couple of non-profit stops in and around town. I enjoyed learning about Bridges USA, and the fantastic things they are doing in Memphis. I also stopped by and visited Junior Achievement, a group with a strong passion to inspire children through free enterprise education. The work they are able to do, by partnering with local professionals in the community, was so terrific to see. As I am familiar with many of the non-profits I visit from my work with those in Knoxville, it is always interesting to me to see the different ways these groups are able to help their local communities, as we all work to make an impact across the state. I ended the day with volunteers back in our Memphis Campaign Office, making phone calls to garner support for Bill. I cannot thank everyone enough for their willingness to help, I know that Bill really appreciates your work and support!
On Wednesday morning, I started the day on WREG’s Live at 9 morning talk show. I enjoyed being able to talk about life on the campaign trail and the plans that Bill has for my hometown. After the live taping, I headed to Jackson – where I met up with Cyndi Bryant, who introduced me to a fantastic group of women. I had such a fun time at the luncheon the group hosted for me, and I want to thank the hosts and Joan Tomlin for opening her home to all of us! After the luncheon, it was on to Dickson, where I met back up with Bill to knock on doors. It was a quick trip West, but I enjoyed all of the new things I was able to see and the new faces I was able to meet. Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and words of support for Bill along the way!
