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Meet Our Tennessee State Director
Tennessee State Director, Eric Swafford, previously served as the Director of Rural Development and Outreach for HSUS. Prior to working for HSUS, he served three terms in the Tennessee General Assembly as a state representative. Eric is a 6th generation beef cattle farmer from Pikeville and ran his own cattle consulting and marketing business for over 10 years.
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Where Does Tennessee Stand?
See how Tennessee compares with other states on public policies about animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, horses and other equines, animals in research and farm animals. Learn More
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Volunteer for the Animals
From helping animals at our care centers, to assisting the HSUS Animal Rescue Team, to organizing community outreach, there are many ways you can volunteer. Learn More
News
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July 25, 2016
USDA Proposes Rule to End Decades of Equine Abuse
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July 16, 2016
$10,000 reward for eagle poaching case in Tennessee
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February 4, 2016
Full Speed Ahead for Animals: Jaecee Rae Carr Is on the Right Track to Help Animals
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December 22, 2015
Congress Urged to Act on Anti-Horse Soring Legislation in Early 2016
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October 21, 2015
Your Best Shot: Readers Submit Their Best Photos to All Animals Magazine
