The Tennessee Conservative · Brandon Lewis

Memphis Task Force Busts Over 850 Violent Criminals • Hamilton County Arrests Over 350 Illegal Aliens • Over 30 “No Kings” Protests Happening This Weekend In TN...

October 17, 2025·16 min·1 clip

Brandon Lewis asks what about the 45 kids that wouldn't have ever been found if not for the Memphis Task Force.

This episode of The Tennessee Conservative presents the "TenCon Big Seven" news roundup hosted by Brandon Lewis. Lewis frames these stories as underreported by mainstream media and vital for Tennessee conservatives. He opens by soliciting financial support for the supporter-funded Tennessee Conservative newspaper and promoting an upcoming speaking event with Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty. The Memphis Safe Streets Task Force arrested 850 violent criminals and gang members, confiscated 175 firearms, and located 45 missing children. Hamilton County arrest data shows 356 "illegal aliens" were arrested between January and September, with 42% involving individuals of unknown citizenship status. Shelby County GOP officials are calling for Court Clerk Tammy Sawyer's resignation after an alleged incident where she attempted to bring a firearm into a courthouse and subsequently criticized security officers. Over 30 "No Kings" protests are scheduled across Tennessee cities like Clarksville, Chattanooga, and Nashville on October 18th. A proposed sales tax increase in Knoxville is criticized by some officials who argue the city has a spending problem, not a revenue problem, citing projects like a $1.2 million park piece. In Nashville, only about 34% of homeowners who appealed their property tax assessments saw changes, following a 34% tax increase in 2020. Sumner County School Board member Wade Evans is criticized for appearing to reverse his stance on designating October 14th as Charlie Kirk Day and for considering renaming Christmas break to winter break. Lewis argues that Republican officials sometimes fail to hold their own party members accountable with the same vigor they apply to Democrats. The host contrasts the tangible results of the Memphis task force, like children being able to play outside safely, with the opposition from what he describes as "pink and blue haired" protesters. He questions the selective moral outrage of Republican officials, noting the lack of similar calls for resignation when a Republican lawmaker faced a DUI arrest. Lewis suggests that some Republican office holders with "R beside their name" would just as easily run as socialists or communists if their district required it, accusing them of folding under pressure. The tone is conversational, opinionated, and directly addresses the audience as fellow conservatives. The style blends news summaries with editorial commentary, fundraising appeals, and personal anecdotes. This episode would appeal to listeners seeking a conservative perspective on Tennessee state politics, law enforcement, and immigration. Listeners uncomfortable with strongly partisan commentary or critical of the host's characterization of political opponents and certain groups may choose to skip it.

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