Morristown Times

Rep. Diana Harshbarger, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 1st district, shared insights through a series of tweets addressing various issues impacting her constituents. Her statements touched on topics ranging from tourism and infrastructure recovery to healthcare priorities.

On November 26, 2024, Rep. Harshbarger reported attending a meeting with community leaders in Pigeon Forge alongside Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell. The meeting was hosted by the U.S. Travel Association to discuss challenges facing the tourism industry following Hurricane Helene. "Yesterday, I joined community leaders in Pigeon Forge and Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell for a meeting hosted by the U.S. Travel Association."

Later that day, she expressed gratitude towards the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for their efforts in restoring East Tennessee’s roads and bridges after Hurricane Helene. She highlighted their achievement of clearing over 180,000 cubic yards of debris from roads in recent weeks. "I want to take a moment to thank @TDOT for all their incredible work as they bring East Tennessee’s roads and bridges back up and running again in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene."

On November 27, 2024, Rep. Harshbarger addressed healthcare concerns, emphasizing the need for a shift from symptom treatment to addressing root causes of diseases affecting Americans. She advocated for prioritizing overall patient health to build a healthier nation."The healthcare industry often narrowly focuses on treating the symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of the diseases plaguing our country."