District 59 – November Newsletter

After a tough election season in our divided country, I am focusing on the road ahead.  In District 59, just like in our state and our country, there are as many people happy as there are disappointed with the election results. However, as your elected state representative, I know that after the campaign ends and the votes are counted, the voters expect the winners to get to work on the important business of governing.

I am humbled and grateful for another opportunity to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives by representing the 59th district in Davidson County. I ran for re-election because I love helping my fellow Tennesseans, and I know I can make a difference and improve lives through governing. The most important thing I can do now is become an example of decency and common sense while working to make our state better.  

Looking ahead, there is much work to be done. I am focused on what I can control by channeling my efforts on initiatives that improve the lives of those I represent and Tennesseans at large. I am committed to fighting the fights that truly matter and seeking common ground with those who I may not agree with.  That is what governing means to me. I will give my all for everyone in Tennessee. 

Thank you for another opportunity to serve. As always, please reach out if you have any questions or if I can help. 

– Rep. Caleb Hemmer

What I’ve Been Up to Recently

In addition to campaign activities, there was a lot of district events and happenings that I attended this past month including:

Visiting with Belmont President Dr. Greg Jones at the school’s new innovation lab

Seeing Charlotte’s Web at TPAC with the Percy Priest Elementary 1st Grade

Attending the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Webinar on Medicaid Funding

Presenting a resolution honoring the 25th Anniversary of the Land Trust of Tennessee

Attending Sunday in The Park Fundraiser for Friends of Warner Park

Stakeholder meeting with Rep. Jay Reedy on school threats 

Halloween Trick or Treating in Belle Meade Highlands

MNPS overview of school counseling services

TDOT Bridge Dedication ceremony for Richard J. Eskind on Hwy. 70 in Belle Meade

Community Events

November 15th (2:30p-4:30p):  Radnor Lake Hall Farm Grassland Hike. Sign up HERE

November 15-17th: Christmas Village at Nashville Fairgrounds

November 28th – 31st:  Annual Boulevard Bolt on Belle Meade Boulevard 

December 7th : 

(10a-12p):  Bellevue Christmas Parade – This is a NEW event this year and please come out to support the parade. Details HERE

West Meade/Belle Meade Santa Schedule HERE 

(1p) Belle Meade Christmas Parade

Dec. 8th: Woodmont Christian Church Walk Through Bethlehem

What We’ve Been Reading:

WKRN – Rep. Hemmer Advocates for White House Plan that will advocate for Medicaid Funding to combat gun violence

Chalkbeat – Tennessee’s New Voucher Plan has GOP Leaders on the Same Page

ProPublica – Despite Trump Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Voters

Wall Street Journal – A Wall Steet Landlord Bought Your Neighbors House