Anderson County Conservative Depot

05/24/2026

The next time a Democrat tries to tell you that Donald Trump r***d a 13 year-old associated with Jeffrey Epstein, here are the facts and why those allegations were dropped. Yes, they were dropped. And this is why:

The man associated with The Jerry Springer Show who promoted her allegations was Norm Lubow, a former producer for the show.
The Accuser's Identity: The woman proceeded in court primarily as "Jane Doe" or "Katie Johnson". The lawsuit, which alleged the assaults took place in 1994 when she was 13 were ultimately withdrawn or dismissed.
The Producer's Role: Lubow, operating under the pseudonym "Al Taylor," acted as a publicist and aggressively shopped the accuser's testimony to various media outlets in the months leading up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
The Aftermath: Following investigations into Lubow’s involvement, the mainstream credibility of the "Katie Johnson" lawsuits deteriorated, and the claims largely fizzled out before her legal team dropped the suits in late 2016. Detailed reporting on the origins of this case can be found on Snopes and The Guardian.

“Katie Johnson” never existed.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to all the winners of the Republican Primary!

Mayor: Terry Frank

Commission

District 1:Chad McNabb & Raymond Neil Phillips

District 2 : Michael Foster & Denise Palmer

District 3 : Shannon Grey & Shelly Vandergriff

District 4: Tim Isbel & Jay Shain Vowell

District 5 : Robert McKamey & Jeff Pack

District 6: Anthony Allen & Aaron Wells

District 7: Sabra Beauchamp & Nathan Mullins

District 8: Jawerll Cook & Don A. Layton

County Trustee: Regina CopelandSheriff: Russell BarkerCircuit Court Clerk: Rex LynchCounty Clerk: Jeff ColeRoad Superintendent: Gary Long

School Board District 1: Ray HaganSchool Board District 2: Katherine Birkbeck

These Republican candidates are now moving forward to the August General Election. Congratulations to each and every one of you on your hard-earned victories.

We also want to sincerely thank everyone who stepped up to run. Campaigning takes time, dedication, and sacrifice, and we appreciate each of you for giving voters a choice.

Now, it’s time to come together as one party, united and focused, as we push forward toward August. Let’s get to work.

04/29/2026

04/20/2026

The Reagan/McNally Day Dinner is officially SOLD OUT! 🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and continues to support the Anderson County Federated Republican Women and Anderson County Republican Party. We’re looking forward to a great evening honoring the legacy of Ronald Reagan and celebrating with Randy McNally.

We’ll see you Friday, April 24! 🎉

04/12/2026

It’s honestly disheartening to see the behavior of some people running for office. The things that are said, the rumors that are spread, and the outright lies being told about others—it’s not what leadership should look like.

Let me encourage everyone: do your own research.Don’t rely on what someone else tells you. Talk to the candidates yourself. Ask questions. Listen carefully. You’ll quickly learn who is being genuine and who is not.

Some people will tell you what you want to hear. Others will tell you the truth. It’s up to you to take the time to figure out the difference.

Take everything you hear with a grain of salt and dig deeper before forming your opinion.

Our local elections matter more than people realize. The primary is coming up on May 5, with early voting starting this Wednesday. These decisions directly impact our community, our families, and our future.

Don’t vote just because a friend told you to.Don’t vote based on a name you recognize.And don’t sit it out and then complain about the results.

👉 Join us this Tuesday at 6 PM at Apple Blossom Cafe to hear directly from the mayoral candidates as they answer your questions—unscripted. This is your opportunity to come out and hear for yourself what the candidates have to say.

Get informed. Get involved. And most importantly—get out and vote.

04/10/2026

Amy Poteet is a lifelong Republican, wife, and mother of two adult daughters. She and her family moved from Florida to Tennessee in 2017 and quickly became active in their local Republican Party in 2019.

In 2020, Amy re started the Anderson County Federated Republican Women, where she continues to serve as President. In 2022, she was elected Area Three A Vice President, representing Anderson, Roane, Campbell, Scott, Fentress, Morgan, and Pickett counties.

Amy is deeply committed to grassroots leadership, conservative values, and strengthening the Republican Party across East Tennessee. She is currently running for Fifth District SEC Representative for the Republican Party and would appreciate your support.

04/07/2026

CALL NOW!! The vote is 12:30 THIS WED!!! Every call matters- Lets keep this bill moving forward.

04/03/2026

Join us for an important Mayoral Candidate Forum!

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates as they answer unscripted questions from the audience—no advance notice, just real answers.

📅 Tuesday, April 14, 2026
🗳️ Last chance to hear from the candidates before early voting begins May 15th

Please note: In accordance with our bylaws, this forum will not be recorded, so if you want to hear what the candidates have to say, you’ll need to be there in person.

Your voice matters—come be informed before you vote!

03/30/2026

Do you want CLOSED primaries in Tennessee?

Then let’s take action — TODAY.

Can you make just 7 quick calls?

All you have to do is leave a polite message asking committee members to PASS SB0777 and support voter party registration requirements.

📞 It takes less than a minute per call
📊 Their offices track and tally every call
✅ Every single voice matters

Let’s make sure they hear from us loud and clear.

7 calls. Today. That’s it.

Sen Briggs 615-741- 1766
Sen Walley 615-741- 2368
Sen Hatcher 615-741- 0981
Sen Gardenhure 615-741- 6682
Sen Jackson 615-741- 1810
Sen Lowe 615-741- 1946
Sen Robert 615-741- 4499

Drop a thumbs up when you’re done so we can keep the momentum going

https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/helping-to-close-tennessee-primaries-election-integrity-bills-back-on-the-move-in-legislature/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ3lh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefT5EL15y87VlSK6t1rxswe6zOXP2lfh2iwvoAVmkTYilX2J0sqmagnYKGqs_aem_MSzUNvHzR_K_e2L4DsZIiw

Two Separate Bills Which Would Require Party Affiliation To Help Ensure Tennessee Primary Elections Are Truly Closed Are On The Agendas For House And Senate Committees Next Week.

03/11/2026

⚠️ Tennessee Primary Election Law Explained ⚠️

When a voter requests a Republican or Democrat primary ballot in Tennessee, they must sign an Application for Ballot affidavit like the one shown here.

By signing this affidavit, the voter is declaring under penalty of perjury that:

• They are registered and eligible to vote in their precinct
• They have not already voted in the election
• If voting in a primary election, they are a bona fide member of or affiliated with the political party whose ballot they request, or they declare allegiance to that party and intend to affiliate with it.

This requirement comes from Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-7-115, which governs how voters request a party ballot in a primary election.

Primary elections exist so political parties choose their own nominees, and this affidavit is part of protecting that process.

🗳️ Know what you’re signing.
🗳️ Know the law.
🗳️ Protect the integrity of our elections.