“I hate to say it, Williamson County is a battleground,” Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden told a crowd of some 70 GOP faithful at Franklin’s Amruth Sports Bar on Tuesday night, just one week before midterm election day.
Williamson County GOP Chairman Steve Hickey (left) and Tenn. GOP Chairman Scott Golden applaud a speaker during a GOP rally in Franklin, Oct. 27, 2026. Also pictured is Minnesota Congressman and Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.
Hamilton Matthew Masters
Many of those in attendance at the rally were local party officials, die-hard supporters, and elected officials. U.S. House Majority Whip Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer was also invited to the event meant to support 5th Congressional District Republican nominee Charlie Hatcher and 9th Congressional District nominee Brent Taylor.
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Tenn. State Sen. and 9th District Republican Congressional nominee Brent Taylor speaks at a GOP rally in Franklin, Oct. 27, 2026.
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Tenn. 5th District Republican Congressional nominee Charlie Hatcher speaks at a GOP rally in Franklin, Oct. 27, 2026.
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Republican voters listen to speakers at a GOP rally in Franklin, Oct. 27, 2026.
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