Gov. Bill Lee joins Republican Party in Montgomery County for Lincoln Reagan Dinner | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Republican Party hosted its annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner on Friday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center with a theme of Meet the Candidates.

Close to 400 GOP candidates, members and supporters were in attendance and were welcomed by Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman John Dawson. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee was the keynote speaker, and he was introduced by state Sen. Bill Powers.

Montgomery County and Tennessee State Leaders honor State Representative Jay Reedy at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Montgomery County and Tennessee State Leaders honor State Representative Jay Reedy at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Montgomery County Commissioner John Gannon speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

State Representative Jay Reedy speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

State Representative Curtis Johnson speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests enjoy the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

State Senator Bill Powers speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Montgomery county Republican Party Chairman, John Dawson, speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee during the Pledge of Allegiance at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Posting of the Colors by the NWHS JROTC at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee at the Montgomery County Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr 1, 2022. Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

A guest at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidate Jason Knight at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

State Representative Jay Reedy and candidate Deanna McLaughlin at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Singer Cindy McElroy performs at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Erin and Eric Yow at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

John Dawson and Kyong Dawson at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Announcement of a live auction item at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Display of a live auction item at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Displayof a live auction item at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Candidates and guests at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

State Representative Curtis Johnson speaks at the Montgomery County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner, on Apr.1 2022. (Lee Erwin).

State Rep. Jay Reedy was honored for his service since 2014 to the 74th District, which included the western portion of Montgomery County along with Houston and Humphreys counties. Because of redistricting, Reedy no longer represents that part of Montgomery County.

State Rep. Curtis Johnson recognized Reedy at the dinner, and Reedy was given a proclamation from County Mayor Jim Durrett, presented by County Commissioners John Gannon, Joe Smith, Joshua Beal, James Lewis and David Harper.

A silent auction was held, followed by a live auction, and both were fundraisers for the local Republican organization.