U.S. Rep. Mark Green, photographed on Nov. 8, 2022, announced Wednesday he will not run for another term in Congress. (Photo: Nick Fantasia)
The Fly is open / Let’s go Peay.
The infamous cheer for Austin Peay 1970s hoops legend Fly Williams is becoming relevant again, this time as it appears nearly every politico in the state is ready to take a long jumper for the Clarksville-based 7th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Mark Green.
State Sen. Bill Powers, a Clarksville Republican, confirmed to the Lookout Thursday, he is considering a run after numerous people approached him about seeking the post. (Oddly enough, Austin Peay is in his district.)
“It’s intriguing to me, and I’m gonna certainly take a look at it. It’s the prudent thing to do,” Powers said. He calls Green a “patriot” and says he appreciates his service to the country, while adding he has plenty of time to mull it: the filing deadline in April 4.
Powers, a car dealer, noted the largest Republican voting district in the 7th lies in Montgomery County, which could give him an advantage.