TCPR’s Clint Brewer explains why the recent Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign activity is a victory for free speech. This article originally appeared in the Tennessean. In an age where government regulation seems to be in vogue — and possibly inevitable — for both of America’s...

Lee Beaman is the chairman and CEO of Beaman Automotive Group, an award-winning dealership in Nashville. Beaman is also heavily involved in the community, serving on numerous nonprofit boards. He is the immediate past chairman of the Nashville Symphony. He also currently serves on the board of Montgomery...

Justin Owen is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Beacon Center of Tennessee. He manages the day-to-day operations of the Center, oversees all policy initiatives, and serves as the main point of contact for members of the Tennessee General Assembly, the media, and the public on policy...

A Pittsburgh native and 1976 MSIA graduate of the Tepper Business School (then GSIA), Larry White recently retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CBRL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:  CBRL), a $2.5 billion holding company in the restaurant and retail business (Cracker Barrel Old Country...

Joe Scarlett is the vice-chairman of the Beacon Center of Tennessee. He is the retired Chairman of Tractor Supply Company and Founder of the Scarlett Leadership Institute in Nashville. Scarlett’s long retail career has evolved in recent years into a second career in leadership education. In 2006, Joe...

John Cerasuolo is the chairman of the Beacon Center of Tennessee. He joined ADS Security in 2008 as President and Chief Operating Officer.  ADS Security is the 25th largest security firm in the United States out of 14,000 security companies. ADS is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee serving the southeastern...