Senator Bill Hagerty highlights Flag Day, local recognition in farming, and U.S.-Iran relations

Senator Bill Hagerty, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, marked Flag Day and commented on current events and local achievements in a series of posts between June 14 and June 16, 2026.

On June 14, Senator Hagerty posted: "On Flag Day, we celebrate the “Broad Stripes and Bright Stars” of our nation’s flag—an internationally recognized emblem of liberty, opportunity, and resilience https://t.co/TNSjcMnYIj".

The following day, he congratulated a local farmer with the post: "Congratulations to Willis Jepson of Robertson County for being named the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year! This well-deserved honor recognizes his family’s outstanding contributions to Tennessee and their impact on communities across Middle Tennessee and beyond. https://t.co/avgY67m6u0" (June 15).

On June 16, Hagerty addressed U.S. policy toward Iran: "Where President Obama paid Iran for their nuclear program, @POTUS is making them pay to end it. After we decimated their military and nuclear capabilities, the world’s most infamous state sponsor of terrorism is finally coming to the table—this time, on President Trump’s terms. https://t.co/XbysgId3ui".

Senator Hagerty serves on several Senate committees including Appropriations; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Foreign Relations; and Rules and Administration (official website). He hails from Sumner County, Tennessee, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. The senator maintains offices in Washington D.C., as well as multiple locations throughout Tennessee such as Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Jackson, and the Tri-Cities area. His background includes community service through civic organizations (official website).