Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Conservatives, Liberals, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and even Atheists perished at these two ghostly-lit empty spaces. They had at least one thing in common - they were Americans. Today is not a day for political posturing. It is a day for solemn reflection on those Americans who died by those Americans who still live.
There will be a special election right here in our own county this fall! The election for the critical 62nd District house seat will shape Tennesee politics for years to come. Election Day is October 13th, but the time to mobilize is NOW!
The TNDP is holding a special S.O.S. training in Shelbyville on August 15th to energize Democrats in Rutherford, Bedford, and Lincoln County and give them the tools they need to succeed.
Get More Details Or Register Now BY Clicking HERE!
The training is free. Lunch will be provided at cost.
IF WE WIN THE 62ND CHALLENGE:
The Challenge: District 62 - TNDP Statewide Phonebank Challenge!
As you all know we are currently one seat down in the State House of Representatives. It is imperative that we regain a majority in the State House so that we can have a fair shake in the 2010 redistricting – this will effect every district in Tennessee.
A State House seat is currently OPEN as Democratic Rep. Curt Cobb has resigned his House District 62 seat to become the Bedford County Clerk and Master. Ty Cobb, the brother of Curt Cobb, is the Democratic nominee for the open seat.
It’s vitally important win the upcoming special election on Tuesday, October 13th and keep this seat in the Democratic column. We need your help for Ty to win!
To that end, I am happy to announce the details of a new TNDP STATEWIDE PHONEBANK CHALLENGE!
The Details
We need all of our County Parties to help us make phone calls into District 62 to identify likely Democratic voters and get them out to vote. That is where the challenge comes in. Between NOW and Sunday, August 23rd we will count the number of calls made. The County Party making the most calls will win one free table with priority placement at Jackson Day. By priority, we mean as close to President Clinton, Co-Hosts Governor Bredeson, and Harold Ford as we can put the table!
TOP TEN CALL MAKERS IN THE COUNTY GET THE SEATS! Call (615) 796-1472 or email our secretary at will.r.fields@gmail.com
Here is a letter to the community from Rep. Bart Gordon on what he saw when touring the community after the Good Friday tornado.
As I visited with friends and neighbors affected by the April 10th tornadoes, I was struck by the well-organized emergency response.
Immediately, emergency workers — city, county, MTSU and the Tennessee Highway Patrol — cared for the injured, closed off streets and secured neighborhoods. Their watch continues today, with officers pulling 12-hour shifts. Right away, Emergency Medical Services workers went door to door, checking on people throughout the community.
By Saturday morning, city and county trucks were hauling off debris to the landfill, which stayed open during the weekend, and clearing streets to make them passable as quickly as possible. Like the police and EMS, their efforts began immediately.
Power lines that were strewn across streets off of poles that had fallen or snapped were repaired by Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee electric department workers who have labored night and day since that Friday afternoon. Power was restored to thousands of residents within hours and to everyone by Sunday.
One homeowner on Tomahawk Trace, who was fortunate to only sustain damage to her roof, remarked that a church group showed up at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning and by that afternoon had moved all the broken trees on her lot to the curb. Her story is echoed by many others. Local church groups, the Red Cross and volunteers here and outside of Rutherford County, some even outside the state, were quick to help storm victims.
I want to thank everyone involved in the storm’s emergency and recovery operations for their quick and well-organized response and to recognize the ongoing cleanup effort. You are an important reason why I have always been proud to call Murfreesboro my home.
The Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency increased their Murfreesboro tornado damage estimates today and outlined the volume of work to be done to clean up our community.
The new estimates stress the need for volunteers for the Tornado Relief Service Day called by the Tennessee Democratic Party. It was originally scheduled for April 18, but the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency changed the date to Saturday April 25 citing utility line safety concerns.
The Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency is releasing new damage and cost report estimates concerning the storms that hit Rutherford County on April, 10, 2009.
There are currently 818 homes damaged by the EF4 tornado with 111 of those homes completely destroyed. 290 homes have major damage and 164 have minor damage. Two hundred thirty five more homes were directly affected in some way from the tornados. The estimated cost to businesses and residents is currently placed at $40.2 million dollars. These estimates may be updated through the week.
Agents of FEMA’s Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Teams and the Small Business Administration are in the area doing assessments of the damage. They met today with all County and City officials to obtain preliminary estimates of the storms rescue and relief efforts. They will continue assessments for the next several days.
IMPORTANT NOTE (April 23, 2009): The tornado clean-up schedule for April 25, 2009 has been canceled due to an overwhelming response from over 3,000 volunteers. Individuals who are interested in volunteering may call 615-890-1934. Thanks!
IMPORTANT NOTE: This volunteer opportunity was originally scheduled for April 18, but the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency changed the date to Saturday April 25 citing utility line safety concerns. The title of this post has been changed. Below is the original post.
If you would like to help those affected by the deadly Good Friday tornadoes here in Murfreesboro, save the date Saturday April 18. Click here to RSVP. Check back for specific time and location. Below is a message from the TNDP Chair Chip Forrester:
As you know, four tornadoes hit Rutherford County on Friday, April 10 leaving a trail of devastation and destruction. We have received calls and emails from Democrats across the state wanting to know what they could do to help. As a result, the TNDP has set up a Tornado Relief Service Day on Saturday, April 18. This is the day that the Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency has identified as the major cleanup day. We will receive information on the location and exact times later this week (plan on beginning early in the morning and working until late afternoon), but we wanted to let you know that we need your help.
If you would join in this effort, please go to the “Rutherford County Disaster Relief” event page to RSVP that you will attend, and you will receive up-to-date information on the location and meeting time as it becomes available.
If you are unable to attend but would like to help out, you can contribute to the American Red Cross “Heart of Middle Tennessee” Chapter in Murfreesboro.
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