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  • Why We're Supporting Richard: The McDonald's

    Hello Friends, My name is Fred McDonald and I want to take a minute to tell you a few reasons why my wife, Kay and I are supporting Richard for State Representative. We firmly believe that Richard is a man of Christian faith, and he will take those ...

  • A Message From Richard: Setting A New Standard

      Dear Friends, "If you got a business, you didn't build that, someone else made that happen." These were remarks made by President Obama last week as he was speaking to an audience concerning job creation. I firmly believe President Obam...

  • Tennessee Republican Assembly Endorses Richard

    Friends, I'm proud to announce my endorsement from the Tennessee Republican assembly. TRA is an organization of conservatives who defend the constitution and fight for conservative principles. I'm honored to stand with them and to have their support. ...

  • Early Voting Locations

    Early Voting is July 13th-July 28th MONDAY -FRIDAY 10:00 am - 5:00 pm SATURDAY- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Below are the Early Voting locations from the Rutherford County Election Commission Website: LAVERGNE CIVIC AUDITORIUM 283 Old Nashville Highway LaVer...

  • Richard: ObamaCare Is Bad For Tennessee

    Today is a sad day for America. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold ObamaCare is an attack on our families, business owners, and it is a threat to our state's sovereignty. The Supreme Court decided to allow the individual mandate of ObamaCare and said ...

  • Town Hall Meeting

    I'm very excited to announce that we are continuing my "Grassroots Listening Tour" with our first Town Hall Meeting which will be held on July 12th at 7:00 in the Main Courtroom of the Rutherford County Courthouse.  As Americans we are blessed to live ...

  • Garvin Campaign Releases Web Video "Hard Work"

    Our campaign released its first web video of the election today. In the video, I talk about growing up in Rutherford County, marrying my college sweetheart, and learning about hard work while managing the family business. I'm excited today about our first...

  • Garvin Campaign Launches Grassroots "Listening" Tour

    Our campaign is set to start a full grassroots effort to reach every voter in the new 37th district for the Tennessee House of Representatives. Natara and I, will be traveling to every community in the district, from Murfreesboro to Walter Hill, Leanna to...

  • Richard Explains His Vote For Obama

    Obama vote. That seems like a lifetime ago for me. At that time in my life I was going through a philosophical metamorphosis and I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I saw the historic opportunity and McCain didn’t seem much different from Obama. While I ...

  • Dawn White Refuses To Debate Richard Garvin

    The Dawn White campaign released a statement today claiming that she “will not be debating Mr. Garvin.” Mrs. White has refused the voters of the 37th district the privilege of hearing both candidates, to avoid public scrutiny. "It appears that Mrs. White...

  • Can-Do Conservatives of America Endorse Richard

    The Richard Garvin for State Representative campaign is proud to announce that the “Can-Do Conservatives of America” are endorsing Richard in his bid to represent the 37th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. "We are very proud to endors...

  • Richard Calls On White To Debate

    Conservative Republican, Richard Garvin, candidate for Tennessee’s 37th House District, issued a debate request today, calling on his opponent, Dawn White, to a series of public debates between now and the August 2nd Republican primary. “I’m calling on M...

  • Richard to Serve As Vice Chair of Linebaugh Library Board

    Tennessee House of Representatives Candidate, Richard Garvin, was appointed to serve as Vice Chairman of the Linebaugh Library Board. Garvin was re-appointed to the board by the Rutherford County Commission Wednesday evening. Garvin stated, “I am honored...

  • Richard Pledges To Deny Per Diem When Elected

    Tennessee House of Representatives Candidate, Richard Garvin, stated today that when elected to the Tennessee legislature, he would not accept Per Diem payments from the state for travel expenses. State lawmakers are compensated $171 for each day they ar...

  • Richard Signs Pledge to Not Raise Taxes

    Richard Signs Pledge to Not Raise Taxes Smyrna, TN - Tennessee House of Representatives Candidate, Richard Garvin, is proud to announce that he has signed Americans for Tax Reform’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge. This is a solemn pledge to oppose and vote...

  • Meet Richard Tonight @ Freds Diner in Smyrna

    Richard Garvin, candidate for Tennessee's new 37th district in Rutherford County is hosting a Meet the Candidate event at Fred's Diner in Smyrna, TN. Fred's is located at 1203 Hazelwood Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167. The event starts at 6pm....

  • Meet The Candidate Rally This Friday

    Meet The Candidate Rally This Friday at Old Fort Park Come meet Richard Garvin, Republican Candidate for Tennessee's new 37th district. The 37th District is comprised of parts of La Vergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro. There will be a question and answer t...

  • Richard Garvin, Jr., Announces Bid for Tennessee’s New 37th House District

    Richard Garvin, Jr., Announces Bid for Tennessee’s New 37th House District Smyrna, TN. Local businessman and educator, Richard Garvin, Jr., of Smyrna, announces the launching of his campaign to become the representative in Tennessee’s state house from ...