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Nearly 180 days remain until 3rd District residents head to the polls to cast votes in the Aug.

Dairy mogul Scottie Mayfield on Friday became the second unexpected challenger to U.S. Rep.

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann barely out-raised Weston Wamp in the fourth fundraising quarter of 2011, raking in a total of $321,230 in contributions as opposed to Wamp's $307,646. The figures are close, but records show that Fleischmann's three-month tally was bolstered by $138,000 in contributions stemming from political action committees.

The top three scorers in the OVC will take to the floor at the Dunn Center tonight when UT-Martin... Men aren't the only people who lose their hair.

Jonathan R., the 9-pound, 24-inch son of John and Glenda Cantrell, was "born to play basketball." Now 6-foot-8, Cantrell was raised in Bradley County, graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1994 and went to Cleveland State Community College - playing basketball at both places.

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, who is seeking re-election for the first time as an incumbent, announced raising more than $320,000 between October and January, bringing his cash-on-hand total to nearly $620,000. Fleischmann's most significant challenger, Weston Wamp, said he raised more than $307,000 during the same period, leaving his campaign war chest ... (more)

So far, the most serious challenge to U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann's re-election chances has come via Weston Wamp, the 24-year-old son of former Congressman Zach Wamp.

Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District hasn't been represented by a Democrat since 1995, but two candidates speaking to supporters Thursday night said they are determined to change the trend.

The president of Mayfield Dairy, Scottie Mayfield, said he could be a Republican candidate for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District seat.

Weston Wamp talks about Congress like it's a member of his family. As a kid, he would look forward to visits to Capitol Hill during school breaks, when he would shadow his dad, former Rep.

THIS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SKETCH depicts the proposed Cherokee Removal Memorial.