U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett will host a Telephone Town Hall from his Washington office 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Constituents will be able to ask questions and learn more about his legislative agenda and the committees he serves on: Budget, Foreign Affairs and Small Business. Those who want to participate can sign up online at https://burchett.house.gov/live or call 865-523-3772. The Telephone Town Hall will also be streamed live at the link above.
Subscribe to Burchett’s free electronic newsletter, which includes legislative updates and outreach events, at https://burchett.house.gov. Those without computer access are encouraged to call the Knoxville office at 865-523-3772 for assistance.
Burchett announced that McGhee Tyson Airport has been awarded a $10.6 million Airport Improvement Program discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds will go toward reconstruction of the airport’s runway.
Burchett’s local staff will hold Mobile Office Hours at three locations during July, bringing casework out into the community making it easier to get federal agency assistance and pass on concerns and opinions. Appointments are not necessary. Dates and locations are:
- Tuesday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rutledge Library, 8030 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge (The library building closes for lunch between noon and 1 p.m.)
- Tuesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tazewell City Hall, 1830 Main Street, Tazewell
- Tuesday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Library, 714 Thompson Street, Philadelphia.