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State Senator Rides 100 Miles to Honor Waverly Flood Victims

This article appeared in Cheatham County Exchange on September 1, 2026, by Sharon Alice Lurie. Copyright Main Street Media.

A near-death experience and a mass casualty event reshaped the priorities of one Tennessee elected official — and sparked five years of solo cycling in honor of flood victims.

State Sen. Kerry Roberts, who represents the 23rd District, completed his fifth and final 100-mile annual solo bicycle ride in honor of the Waverly flood victims Saturday, Aug. 22.

  • State Senator Rides 100 Miles to Honor Waverly Flood Victims

    This article appeared in Cheatham County Exchange on September 1, 2026, by Sharon Alice Lurie. Copyright Main Street Media.

    A near-death experience and a mass casualty event reshaped the priorities of one Tennessee elected official — and sparked five years of solo cycling in honor of flood victims.

    State Sen. Kerry Roberts, who represents the 23rd District, completed his fifth and final 100-mile annual solo bicycle ride in honor of the Waverly flood victims Saturday, Aug. 22.

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  • Senator Roberts to Cycle 100 Miles from Springfield to Waverly in Memory of 2021 Flood Victims

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2026
    MEDIA CONTACT: 615-682-2092

    Final Springfield-to-Waverly ride will commemorate the 20 lives lost in the Humphreys County flood five years ago

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield), who represents Humphreys County in the Tennessee Senate, will make his final 100-mile bicycle ride from Springfield to Waverly on Saturday, August 22, in memory of the victims of the deadly 2021 Humphreys County flood.

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    Representing approximately 7,100 active and retired members through 35 affiliated organizations across Tennessee, the association serves professional firefighters, fire prevention personnel, fire instructors, emergency medical service professionals, dispatchers, and others working in emergency services.

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2026 
    Contact: Roger Kane 615-298-5433

    Tennessee Right to Life PAC Endorses Senator Kerry Roberts for State Senate
    Based on Record of Shared Commitment and Dedication to Pro-Life Cause

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    This story originally appeared at https://smokeybarn.com/robertson-county-hosts-high-level-event-honoring-randy-mcnally/

    ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News): One of the most notable gatherings of political leaders in Robertson County history took place last week at the home of Senator Kerry Roberts and his wife, Dianne, where state officials and lawmakers assembled to honor the retirement of Lt. Governor and Speaker of the Senate Randy McNally.

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