U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after hosting a telephone town hall with residents from Knox, Anderson, Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Loudon, Sevier, and Union counties:

“Tonight, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tennesseans in the eastern part of the Volunteer State about what we are doing to restore regular order to rein in wasteful spending, protect our kids online and in schools, support Tennessee veterans, and make our communities safe again,” said Senator Blackburn. “It was also wonderful to share the news of the Air Force selecting McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base as the seventh main operating base for the next generation KC-46 Pegasus refueler, which will improve national security and create jobs for Tennesseans.”