The Tennessee Conservative · Brandon Lewis

Been Caught Stealin’🍎Campaign Volunteer Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From Candidate Tree - Shenanigans

October 3, 2025·15 min·1 clip

Brandon Lewis reveals why Nashville politics isn't red or blue—it's all about the green.

This episode of The Tennessee Conservative covers seven state news stories from host Brandon Lewis's perspective. Lewis frames these as stories the mainstream media ignores, focusing on political misconduct, crime, and cultural conflicts. He positions his outlet as an unbought, conservative alternative funded directly by listeners. The episode leads with congressional candidate Lee Reeves, whose campaign volunteers were caught stealing and replacing rival campaign materials. Lewis criticizes the campaign's public relations response to the incident. He details a complaint against Tennessee National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Matt Van Epps for appearing in uniform in political ads, which an Army veteran argues misleads voters. Lewis notes such campaign violations often see delayed consequences that arrive after elections. The host praises the new Memphis Safe Task Force, reporting it made 93 arrests and seized 28 illegal firearms in its first 72 hours. He connects this to former state lawmaker Robin Smith, who paid a $28,000 judgment related to a kickback scheme with colleagues Glenn Casada and Cawthorne. Lewis mentions Nashville Councilwoman Jenny Welch introduced a resolution condemning the U.S. and Israel for genocide against Palestinians, which Senator Marsha Blackburn called "absurd." He reports two East Tennessee State University professors faced discipline over comments about Charlie Kirk's death, with one choosing retirement. A monument to unborn children, approved in 2018, is finally moving forward on the Capitol grounds through private donations. Lewis concludes with personal weekend plans and a fundraising appeal, stating his publication is at a "nadir" of summer donations. A key insight is Lewis's argument that state legislatures should intervene in Democrat-run cities like Memphis to address crime, mirroring a federal approach. He claims many lawmakers in Nashville are motivated by money and influence rather than constituent needs, describing the legislature's true color as "green." The host reveals he operates The Tennessee Conservative for free and that catering to special interests would make it profitable. He distinguishes between "Trump derangement syndrome" and what he calls "Trump complacency syndrome," warning listeners not to become complacent in local politics. The tone is informal, opinionated, and conversational, blending news summary with direct audience appeals for financial support. Lewis frequently interjects personal anecdotes and critiques of Democratic leadership. This episode is tailored for Tennessee listeners seeking conservative commentary on state politics and culture war issues. Those preferring neutral, fact-based reporting or who disagree with the host's political framework would likely find it unappealing.

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A brisk Tennessee politics roundup that presents local headlines through a conservative frame.

The Tennessee Conservative runs through a familiar Tennessee politics slate: the Lee Reeves campaign-material theft allegation, Memphis arrests, Robin Smith's paid-off $28,000 judgment, a professor's retirement after Charlie Kirk comments, and a monument to the unborn at the…

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