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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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News
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January 24, 2017
USDA withdraws horse soring regulations supported by bipartisan members of Congress
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January 13, 2017
Obama administration finalizes rule to protect Tennessee walking horses
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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