The Tennessee Chamber has announced its first round of legislative endorsements for the 2026 election cycle.
These endorsements recognize candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to policies that strengthen Tennessee's business climate, support job creation, and help keep our state competitive for employers of every size.
Read the full announcement and view the endorsed candidates: https://t.co/vzGzJE0rEq
Members of the Tennessee Chamber’s Infrastructure Advisory Council Steering Committee recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for Infrastructure Week to meet with Congressman Scott DesJarlais and Congressman David Kustoff to discuss the importance of strengthening Tennessee’s infrastructure to support economic growth, workforce development, and thriving communities across our state.
We appreciate the opportunity to continue these important conversations and advocate for infrastructure investments that keep Tennessee moving forward.
As legislative session nears a close, we’re proud to recognize the impact of our Government Relations team and the strong voice they bring on behalf of Tennessee businesses.
From advancing policies that support economic growth to ensuring the business community is represented in key conversations, this team has delivered meaningful results throughout the session. Their work helps keep Tennessee competitive and moving forward.
We’re grateful for the progress they’ve helped drive for our members across the state.
SB2101/HB2108 is headed to the Governor’s desk. This bill strengthens oversight of litigation financing in Tennessee. Another step toward greater transparency and accountability in our legal system!
Legislation You Should Know⤵️
Tennessee is taking steps to strengthen its legal climate by reforming public nuisance and locality laws, bringing more clarity, consistency, and protection for businesses across the state.
Learn why it matters:
https://t.co/i1GjgdpE3k
New Report Released: Tennessee’s Business Framework
A powerful coalition of Tennessee business organizations just released a new report highlighting the smart policies that have helped make Tennessee one of the nation’s top states for business.
🔗https://t.co/FXraI4ZBqM
We’re excited to welcome Matthew Grove to our Government Affairs team! He brings a wealth of experience, more recently from the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Matthew will play a key role in advancing our advocacy efforts on behalf of our members.
He started the morning on Meet The Press, and ended his day with us at the SBC Annual Meeting.
Here’s @SenatorLankford on the importance of ERLC work in the public square. #sbc2025
Tuesday, in Washington, D.C., @LeatherwoodERLC met with @RepGuthrie, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, to share about the list of over 25k Southern Baptists and pro-life advocates who want to see Planned Parenthood defunded in Congress's upcoming tax and budget package.
Add your name to that list at https://t.co/OWwHGec2Fh.
To truly innovate our workforce, we have to start early.
This year, we'll build on our TN Youth Employment Program by expanding this meaningful partnership to operate year-round, seek to double participation & reach even more under-served communities.
Today in D.C., @LeatherwoodERLC met with House Speaker, and former ERLC trustee, @SpeakerJohnson to discuss upcoming legislative priorities surrounding life and religious liberty.
Speaker Johnson expressed gratitude for the support and prayers of Southern Baptists for his team and their work in these areas.