Washington, DC – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, released the following statement strongly supporting President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Chris Wright, after his confirmation hearing in the Senate. “President Donald Trump made an excellent decision to …
Read More »Anderson County Mourns the Loss of Law Director Jay Yeager
CLINTON – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anderson County Law Director Jay Yeager. Mr. Yeager, a dedicated public servant and esteemed legal professional, passed away Friday, July 26. Mr. Yeager was known for his unwavering commitment to his profession and Anderson County Government, having …
Read More »Chairman Fleischmann’s Energy and Water Development Bill Passes House
Fleischmann’s Energy and Water bill makes historic investments to strengthen America’s nuclear arsenal and advance the future of domestic nuclear energy Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, lauded the passage of the fiscal year 2024 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, which makes …
Read More »Oliver Springs Alderman and Former Roane County Commissioner Passes Away
A former Roane County commissioner and Oliver Springs city councilman has passed away. James W. Brummett was 77 years old. He opened James Brummett Insurance in 1989 and is still family-owned and operated today. Over the years, he served on the Oliver Springs Town Council and the Roane County Commission. …
Read More »Rockwood Water Board meets and selects Chairman – Discuss Large Past Due Account
The Rockwood Water, Wastewater, and natural gas systems board met Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Rockwood City Hall. Items on the agenda were to appoint a new chairman and vice chairman for the next year. Board member Mark Clem was appointed chairman by his peers, and Ronnie Thompson, who …
Read More »Chairman Chuck Fleischmann’s Opening Statement at the First Energy and Water Subcommittee Hearing for the 118th Congress
Washington, DC – Today, Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann delivered the following remarks about the Department of Energy’s fiscal year 2024 budget request. This was the first meeting of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of the 118th Congress. Chairman Fleischmann and subcommittee members heard testimony from Secretary of Energy …
Read More »Bob Eby Elected Chair of Tennessee School Board
Bob Eby has been elected to a two-year term as the next chairperson of the Tennessee State Board of Education. Eby was elected to the Oak Ridge School Board four times prior to his appointment to the State Board by then-Governor Bill Haslam in 2018, serving as chair from 1991 …
Read More »Chairman Chuck Fleischmann Announces Additional Key Subcommittee Assignments for the 118th Congress
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (R), 3rd District Tennessee Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee of Appropriations, released the following statement after being selected to serve on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee. …
Read More »Darryl Meadows, Rockwood Water, Wastewater, and Gas Chairman Resigns
We have a learned that the Chairman of The Rockwood Water, Wastewater, and Natural Gas Systems Board, Darryl Meadows, has resigned from his position effective September 12 in a letter to the Rockwood Mayor Mike Miller. Today We received an email from general manager Kim Ramsey, upon our request, a …
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