Tennessee mayor issues support for potential Senator Marsha Blackburn governorship

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn has received the endorsement of one state leader should she decide to make a run for governor.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs took to X on Tuesday, posting a photo with Sen. Blackburn while both were attending a Tennessee Chamber of Commerce event. Jacobs stated in part “Senator Blackburn has done an outstanding job as a state senator, U.S. congresswoman, and U.S. Senator. She would do an equally outstanding job as Governor and would have my full support if that’s what she decides.”

Axios Tennessee reports “state and federal officials have been making calls in support of her possible candidacy in recent days,” per their sources.

Sen. Blackburn has served in Congress for over 20 years, representing the state as a U.S. Representative from 2003-2019 and as U.S. Senator from 2019 to present. She also serves on multiple committees, including the Committee on Finance, Committee on the Judiciary, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and more.

Sen. Blackburn’s current six-year term is not set to expire until 2031 following her re-election during the 2024 general election, while Governor Bill Lee’s second term is set to expire in January 2027.