U.S. Rep. John Rose made his announcement in Wilson County. He’ll seek the 2026 Republican nomination for Tennessee governor.

Rep. John W. Rose on Thursday became the first major candidate to formally announce a bid for Tennessee governor.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Republican Congressman John Rose announced Thursday he'll run to be the state's next governor, becoming the first major candidate to join the race. Rose had hinted ...

The 2026 race for Tennessee governor is on. U.S. Rep. John Rose became the first candidate to formally announce a bid for the governor’s mansion on Thursday, framing himself as the conservative ...

U.S. Rep. John Rose, a Republican from Cookeville, announced a bid for Tennessee governor Thursday at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. "Today, as a grateful descendant of fearful Tennessee pioneers ...

Rep. John W. Rose on Thursday became the first major candidate to formally announce a bid for Tennessee governor, setting the stage for a potential Republican primary matchup against Sen.

Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) announced Thursday that he’s running for Tennessee governor to replace term-limited Gov. Bill Lee (R). “Today, as the grateful descendent of fearless Tennessee ...