On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Plateau of the Upper Cumberland in Crossville, Tennessee, came alive with the largest-ever Burgers and Brews event, hosted by Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton in the State House District 25, the Speaker represents. This annual gathering drew an impressive crowd and featured a lineup of prominent figures, making it a highlight of the year for the local community.
The music was awesome with Highway 96, check out this and this.
a light hearted moment when the Speaker let everyone know the “drone is ours, not the Tennessee three.”, here! It will surely cause “the holler” to be mad.
The event was captured as the 188th episode of the Brian Hornback Experience, here which broadcasted speeches (individual speeches are linked at each name) from notable attendees, including:
- RJ Crawford, Immediate Past Chairman of the Cumberland County Republican Party and Crossville City Mayor
- Miss. Greer with the Pledge
- Rep. Ryan Williams (TN-42) with the Prayer
- Cameron Sexton, Tennessee Speaker of the House
- Randy McNally, Tennessee Lt. Governor
- Congressman John Rose, 2026 candidate for Governor
- Former Congressman Van Hilleary, 2026 candidate for Congress
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, accompanied by First Lady Maria Lee
- Talk Show Host Clay Travis
A special highlight of the evening was the giveaway of 200 autographed copies of a Clay Travis book, delighting attendees and adding to the festive atmosphere.
The event underscored the strong community spirit and political engagement in Cumberland County, bringing together residents and leaders for an evening of camaraderie, conversation, and celebration.
