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Federal, State Officials to Speak at Hawkins Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Annual legislative event to feature U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger and state lawmakers
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Legislative Breakfast on February 14th, where federal and state officials including U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger and state lawmakers Bob Harshbarger, Gary Hicks, and Timothy Hill will provide updates on legislative issues impacting the local community.
Why it matters
The legislative breakfast provides an important opportunity for local businesses and community members to engage directly with policymakers and stay informed on matters affecting the region, from healthcare and the opioid epidemic to economic development and rural broadband access.
The details
The breakfast will take place at the American Legion Post 21 in Rogersville, and tickets are available for purchase through the Chamber's office and board members. The officials invited to speak include U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger, state Sen. Bob Harshbarger, and state Reps. Gary Hicks and Timothy Hill.
- The legislative breakfast will be held on February 14, 2026 at 9 a.m.
The players
Diana Harshbarger
U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 1st congressional district, serving on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and co-chairing the Congressional Bipartisan Rural Health Caucus.
Bob Harshbarger
Tennessee state senator representing Hawkins and Sullivan counties, serving as second vice chair of the Health and Welfare Committee and a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Judiciary committees.
Gary Hicks
Tennessee state representative for most of Hawkins County as well as Hancock and parts of Claiborne counties, serving as the longtime chair of the House Finance Ways and Means Subcommittee.
Timothy Hill
Tennessee state representative for the eastern part of Hawkins County, all of Johnson County, and parts of Carter and Sullivan counties, recently becoming chair of the Disaster Relief Committee.
Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce
The local chamber of commerce hosting the annual legislative breakfast event.
What’s next
The chamber has invited the federal and state officials to provide updates and engage with attendees at the legislative breakfast on February 14th.
The takeaway
The annual legislative breakfast hosted by the Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce serves as an important platform for the local community to directly interact with policymakers and stay informed on issues impacting the region, from healthcare and economic development to disaster relief and rural infrastructure.
