Nashville, TN — State Senator Steve Dickerson, who is running for re-election in District 20 to the Tennessee state Senate, released the following statement after receiving the endorsement of the Tennessee Education Association (TEA): 

“I’m honored to be endorsed by the Tennessee Education Association,” said Senator Dickerson. “Creating opportunity is the cornerstone to success for Nashville and our state and access to a high quality, affordable education is the first building block of success. Davidson County is home to the best educators in Tennessee, and I will continue to support meaningful legislation that will fully fund our schools, empower school principals and support our teachers.”

“Senator Steve Dickerson has been a stalwart defender and advocate for educators,” said Beth Brown, President of the Tennessee Education Association. “It is critical to keep effective and respected advocates for public schools in the State Senate. That is why we fully support Senator Dickerson’s re‐election and ask every voter in Davidson County who supports public education to cast their vote for Steve.”

Read the Tennessee Education Association’s letter of endorsement HERE.

Senator Steve Dickerson represents the 20th District, covering part of Davidson County, in the Tennessee state Senate. Read more about Steve at https://votestevedickerson.com/.