In Tennessee, for instance, HMP has booked close to $1.6 million in the Nashville market, which includes the 5th District. While Republican Rep. Andy Ogles easily won a second term in 2024 as Trump carried his district by a wide 58-40 margin, this year’s race is looking considerably more eventful.

Ogles is not only plagued by a litany of scandals, but he’s also struggled to raise money to defend himself. On top of that, he faces opposition in the August GOP primary from former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. Ogles ended the first quarter of the year with a woeful $85,000 in his campaign coffers, though he has Trump’s endorsement as he tries to secure renomination.

Meanwhile, both of the Democrats vying to take on Ogles, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder and Nashville Metro Councilor Mike Cortese, have managed to outraise the incumbent. Molder has been the standout, banking $1.3 million as of March 31.

WYXI Radio will broadcast live Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s Trash & Treasure Sale—and the public is invited to stop by and be part of the fun. Come meet Cousin Mark and Brother Barry, check out featured items, and sign up for prize giveaways during the broadcast. The sale continues through Saturday with a wide variety of items available, and proceeds support the museum’s programs and preservation efforts.

The Tennessee Department of Veteran’s Services has awarded DENSO North America in Athens the Gold Tier designation in the Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program—the program’s highest honor. Commissioner Baker presented the award, noting that the company advanced from Silver to Gold in just one year in recognition of its efforts to recruit, hire, and retain service members, veterans, and their families. Businesses interested in participating in the free recognition program can apply through the Tennessee Department of Veteran’s Services website at www.tn.gov/veteran