Women’s Event

MURFREESBORO, June 29, 2017– — State Representative Bryan Terry, MD (R-Murfreesboro) announced that he and State Representative Dawn White (R-Murfreesboro) are hosting the Fourth Annual Empowering Women Event on July 10.

It takes place at the Sportscom Meeting Room (2310 Memorial Blvd.) in Murfreesboro beginning at 5:30 PM. The event is designed to inform women how they can become more involved in government at the local and state levels and also provides an opportunity to learn more about how they can make a positive impact on policy, procedures, and economic development.

This year’s featured keynote speaker is Scottie Nell Hughes, a journalist and former spokesperson for President Donald Trump. Republican Women of Rutherford County President Andrea Norberg, as well as Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) College Republicans President April Carroll will also address the audience.

Rep. Terry, known for his commitment to outreach, began holding the free event in 2014 as an opportunity to not only inform women in the community about opportunities to get involved and make a difference, but also to help provide the tools needed to be successful.

“This event is a great way for the women of House District 48, Rutherford County, and surrounding areas to find out how they can become more involved in our state’s political process and economic development,” said Representative Terry. “I am grateful to Representative White for her support and partnership in serving as a co-host, and I know our speakers will do an exceptional job in order to ensure the evening is a tremendous success.”

Rep. White, a co-host since 2015, currently serves as both the treasurer and secretary of the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. Her experience in state leadership is an asset to Tennessee and to Rutherford County and will also add valuable insight to the event.

“I was fortunate that my parents taught us about the importance of getting involved in our community and performing our civic duties,” said Representative White. “I am grateful to now be in positions where I can share my knowledge and experiences with the women who live in our community and hope to inspire and encourage them to make a difference in Rutherford County and our state.”

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Bryan Terry, MD serves as Chairman of the House Health Subcommittee. He is also a member of the House Health and House Civil Justice Committees. Terry lives in Murfreesboro and represents House District 48, which is the eastern half of Rutherford County. He can be reached by email at: Rep.Bryan.Terry@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-2180.

Dawn White serves as House Republican Majority Secretary & Treasurer. She is also a member of the House Business & Utilities Committee, as well as the House Education Administration & Planning Committee and Subcommittee. White lives in Murfreesboro and represents House District 37, which includes part of Rutherford County. She can be reached by email at Rep.Dawn.White@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-6849.

Murfreesboro, Tenn., April 26, 2015– The Third Annual Empowering Women Event is set for Saturday, April 30 from 10 AM until noon at Sportscom in their meeting room. The event is hosted by State Representative Bryan Terry with Co-Host Representative Dawn White. The event is free and open to the public, any anyone can attend.

Started by Dr. Bryan Terry in 2014, the women’s event showcases an array of women speakers who goal is to inspire, motivate, and teach others on how they can get involved at the local or state levels. This year, the featured speakers are Tennessee Republican Majority Floor Leader Sheila Butt, Chamber of Commerce Vice-President of Operations Stephanie Brackman, and MTSU College Republican President Jami Averwater. In years past, Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell, and National Right Women/ Right Now advocate Sher Valenzuela have been the featured speakers.

Rep. Terry said that he was inspired to host the event through his training in self governance, as well as the GOP’s Right Women/ Right Now initiative. “Self governance is using one’s Constitutional authority as a citizen to direct and enact action in government, while the Right Women/ Right Now initiative is the National GOP initiative to recruit and support Republican women to run for office, ” stated Rep. Terry.

The agenda will include tips for how citizens can get involved at the local and state levels. One will learn how to be more effective in voicing concerns and persuading elected officials on issues or legislation including the opportunity to interact with elected officials. It is expected that several local candidates running for office will be in attendance.

The event has been successful and previous attendees have produced significant impact at the state level when working with Dr. Terry on issues. “Last year, a local woman and I worked to make changes in the school textbook adoption process. We were successful in having the Department of Education revamp their process. This year, I co-sponsored bipartisan legislation with a previous attendee to set up a task force for asthma and environmental impact. In addition, I worked with a local woman to change a child custody venue law that had previously had a negative impact on Rutherford County courts,” explained Rep. Terry.

“It is important for people to know that they do have a voice and that they can make a difference. Whether running for office or having positive interactions with elected officials, we can enact change. We, as a community, are very fortunate to have strong women like Dawn White and Sheila Butt who are supportive of not only this event, but helping citizens have a voice. I look forward to helping more folks make a difference this year and beyond,” said Rep. Terry.

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