NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Black Caucus released a statement after physical whips were gifted to Deputy Whips.
Six Deputy Whips were appointed by House Majority Whip Johnny Garrett (R – Goodlettsville) earlier this month.
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A photo shared by Rep. Lee Reeves (R – Franklin) shows him posing with Garrett along with a whip in a frame with the caption, “I’m honored to – along with several of my colleagues – be appointed a Deputy Whip in the TN House GOP Caucus of the 114th General Assembly!”
Rep. Michele Reneau (R- Signal Mountain) also posted a pic with Garrett and the whip , posting “Honored to be appointed as a Deputy Whip for the Tennessee House Republican Caucus by Majority Whip Johnny Garrett. In this role, I’ll work alongside my freshman colleagues to advance our conservative values and priorities.”
Tennessee Black Caucus Chair Rep. Jesse Chism released a statement on the “lack of awareness” in the House…