Rep. Aftyn Behn
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
caring loudly for TN house district 51 💕
ran for Congress in TN-7's special election 💃 #EndTheGroceryTax🛒
ran for Congress in TN-7's special election 💃 #EndTheGroceryTax🛒
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NO MONEY FOR ROADS. PLENTY FOR CORPORATIONS
The TN legislature handed billions in tax breaks to the most profitable companies in the country—then says there’s “no money” to fix our $58B infrastructure backlog. Something about me? I will find creative revenue streams!!!!!
The TN legislature handed billions in tax breaks to the most profitable companies in the country—then says there’s “no money” to fix our $58B infrastructure backlog. Something about me? I will find creative revenue streams!!!!!
February 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
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February 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
Our inaugural Cordell Hull Club, a biweekly course about the Tennessee legislature, starts next Tuesday at 6 PM CT. Registration closes on Sunday night! Learn how the legislative sausage gets made!
REGISTER:zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our inaugural Cordell Hull Club, a biweekly course about the Tennessee legislature, starts next Tuesday at 6 PM CT. Registration closes on Sunday night! Learn how the legislative sausage gets made!
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$64 billion state budget, and there's an backlog of $82.7 billion in infrastructure needs... 15 years of GOP control has made the state worse...
TN LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY RECAP
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
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Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
February 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM
$64 billion state budget, and there's an backlog of $82.7 billion in infrastructure needs... 15 years of GOP control has made the state worse...
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SO grateful for @aftynbehn.bsky.social !
TN LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY RECAP
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
February 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
SO grateful for @aftynbehn.bsky.social !
TN LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY RECAP
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
February 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
TN LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY RECAP
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
Lots of 🚩🚩🚩 and a diabolical immigration bill is up next Tuesday.
Watch FULL video by clicking below
substack.com/@aftynbehn/n...
NO MONEY FOR ROADS. PLENTY FOR CORPORATIONS
The TN legislature handed billions in tax breaks to the most profitable companies in the country—then says there’s “no money” to fix our $58B infrastructure backlog. Something about me? I will find creative revenue streams!!!!!
The TN legislature handed billions in tax breaks to the most profitable companies in the country—then says there’s “no money” to fix our $58B infrastructure backlog. Something about me? I will find creative revenue streams!!!!!
February 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM
NO MONEY FOR ROADS. PLENTY FOR CORPORATIONS
The TN legislature handed billions in tax breaks to the most profitable companies in the country—then says there’s “no money” to fix our $58B infrastructure backlog. Something about me? I will find creative revenue streams!!!!!
The TN legislature handed billions in tax breaks to the most profitable companies in the country—then says there’s “no money” to fix our $58B infrastructure backlog. Something about me? I will find creative revenue streams!!!!!
AFTYN AFTER HOURS SERIES
Leaving the legislature at 8:30 PM on a Thursday. Why am I like this???? Because I care TOO loudly?
Leaving the legislature at 8:30 PM on a Thursday. Why am I like this???? Because I care TOO loudly?
February 13, 2026 at 2:29 AM
AFTYN AFTER HOURS SERIES
Leaving the legislature at 8:30 PM on a Thursday. Why am I like this???? Because I care TOO loudly?
Leaving the legislature at 8:30 PM on a Thursday. Why am I like this???? Because I care TOO loudly?
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Today wasn’t all bad though. I had a lovely time advocating for the LGBTQ+ community with @tnequality.bsky.social. Met with several legislators, including @brotherjones.bsky.social, @aftynbehn.bsky.social & Sen Heidi Campbell. Didn’t get a pic with Rep Jones but did get an autographed TN Blue Book!
February 10, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Today wasn’t all bad though. I had a lovely time advocating for the LGBTQ+ community with @tnequality.bsky.social. Met with several legislators, including @brotherjones.bsky.social, @aftynbehn.bsky.social & Sen Heidi Campbell. Didn’t get a pic with Rep Jones but did get an autographed TN Blue Book!
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Rep Bulso is now in Transportation committee with this bill. Rep @aftynbehn.bsky.social says she’s heard from constituents with disabled and special needs kids who are concerned about the lack of availability for parking if all pregnant women are allowed to use handicapped parking spots.
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Rep Bulso is now in Transportation committee with this bill. Rep @aftynbehn.bsky.social says she’s heard from constituents with disabled and special needs kids who are concerned about the lack of availability for parking if all pregnant women are allowed to use handicapped parking spots.
The Tennessee Legislature is focused on the wrong things.
Call your legislators and ask them what they’re doing to make life more affordable for Tennesseans.
Also, thank you to @kaylayoungforwv for the content encouragement 💓 #EndTheGroceryTax🛒
Call your legislators and ask them what they’re doing to make life more affordable for Tennesseans.
Also, thank you to @kaylayoungforwv for the content encouragement 💓 #EndTheGroceryTax🛒
February 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The Tennessee Legislature is focused on the wrong things.
Call your legislators and ask them what they’re doing to make life more affordable for Tennesseans.
Also, thank you to @kaylayoungforwv for the content encouragement 💓 #EndTheGroceryTax🛒
Call your legislators and ask them what they’re doing to make life more affordable for Tennesseans.
Also, thank you to @kaylayoungforwv for the content encouragement 💓 #EndTheGroceryTax🛒
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I will say this; @aftynbehn.bsky.social has a habit of being ahead of the curve. Even the Republicans are talking about the grocery tax issue now, even if Bill Lee doesn't care (he just wants more money for vouchers).
February 8, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I will say this; @aftynbehn.bsky.social has a habit of being ahead of the curve. Even the Republicans are talking about the grocery tax issue now, even if Bill Lee doesn't care (he just wants more money for vouchers).
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With the storm I haven't been paying as close attention to the legislature, but holy moly there are some crazy bills being considered, including pre-empting governments with regulating race tracks, banning MRna vaccines, all kinds of nonsense.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
With the storm I haven't been paying as close attention to the legislature, but holy moly there are some crazy bills being considered, including pre-empting governments with regulating race tracks, banning MRna vaccines, all kinds of nonsense.
WANT TO LEARN HOW THE TN LEGISLATURE WORKS?
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February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
WANT TO LEARN HOW THE TN LEGISLATURE WORKS?
Join our inaugural Cordell Hull Club, a biweekly course starting Tuesday, February 17th at 6 PM CT, lasting until April. Come to learn how the legislative sausage gets made and stay to be radicalized!
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SECRET POLICE FORCE IN TN?
Tennessee’s Department of Homeland Safety has been operating beyond its authority for years—and now wants to codify and EXPAND it.
HB1640/SB1881 expands “covert” powers and secrecy far beyond local law enforcement, with no public oversight.
Tennessee’s Department of Homeland Safety has been operating beyond its authority for years—and now wants to codify and EXPAND it.
HB1640/SB1881 expands “covert” powers and secrecy far beyond local law enforcement, with no public oversight.
February 6, 2026 at 12:37 AM
SECRET POLICE FORCE IN TN?
Tennessee’s Department of Homeland Safety has been operating beyond its authority for years—and now wants to codify and EXPAND it.
HB1640/SB1881 expands “covert” powers and secrecy far beyond local law enforcement, with no public oversight.
Tennessee’s Department of Homeland Safety has been operating beyond its authority for years—and now wants to codify and EXPAND it.
HB1640/SB1881 expands “covert” powers and secrecy far beyond local law enforcement, with no public oversight.
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Remember @aftynbehn.bsky.social who should have won #TN07?
Instead they send a MAGA?
Well, for now
aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/id-take-a-...
Instead they send a MAGA?
Well, for now
aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/id-take-a-...
I'd take a Minnesota Grandma over Elon Musk Any Day of the Week
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February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Remember @aftynbehn.bsky.social who should have won #TN07?
Instead they send a MAGA?
Well, for now
aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/id-take-a-...
Instead they send a MAGA?
Well, for now
aftynbehnfortn.substack.com/p/id-take-a-...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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You'll find Tennessee legislative information, winter storm Fern resources, and sign up for our inaugural Cordell Hull Club, a political education course on how the Tennessee legislature actually works.
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NASHVILLE! Join organizers for a vigil outside the VA hospital tonight at 6 PM honoring a true patriot killed at hands of our federal government. Rest in power.
February 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
NASHVILLE! Join organizers for a vigil outside the VA hospital tonight at 6 PM honoring a true patriot killed at hands of our federal government. Rest in power.
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As of last night, The Remix Way has distributed 18,200 hot meals this week. It's been an absolutely enormous, all volunteer-run effort. We are exhausted but we've done it because we deeply love & care for our neighbors and want them to know they have not been abandoned or forgotten ❤️
January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
As of last night, The Remix Way has distributed 18,200 hot meals this week. It's been an absolutely enormous, all volunteer-run effort. We are exhausted but we've done it because we deeply love & care for our neighbors and want them to know they have not been abandoned or forgotten ❤️
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It really does f’ing suck. My parents and their neighbors are still without power and still no answers.
WINTER STORM UPDATE: I’M PISSED TOO
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM
It really does f’ing suck. My parents and their neighbors are still without power and still no answers.
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“This fucking sucks. It’s a policy choice. A policy failure.
NASHVILLE Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social says the lack of power STILL is a result of corner-cutting personnel and policy choices that can be addressed by shifting priorities, taxing corps that benefit from the grid to do it.
NASHVILLE Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social says the lack of power STILL is a result of corner-cutting personnel and policy choices that can be addressed by shifting priorities, taxing corps that benefit from the grid to do it.
January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
“This fucking sucks. It’s a policy choice. A policy failure.
NASHVILLE Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social says the lack of power STILL is a result of corner-cutting personnel and policy choices that can be addressed by shifting priorities, taxing corps that benefit from the grid to do it.
NASHVILLE Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social says the lack of power STILL is a result of corner-cutting personnel and policy choices that can be addressed by shifting priorities, taxing corps that benefit from the grid to do it.
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This is how you do it.
Recap what happened.
Empathy.
Explain what caused it.
Explain who and what choices are responsible for it.
Explain how we fix it.
No focus groups copy script, no LinkedIn-speak, facts only, better things ARE possible
Recap what happened.
Empathy.
Explain what caused it.
Explain who and what choices are responsible for it.
Explain how we fix it.
No focus groups copy script, no LinkedIn-speak, facts only, better things ARE possible
WINTER STORM UPDATE: I’M PISSED TOO
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This is how you do it.
Recap what happened.
Empathy.
Explain what caused it.
Explain who and what choices are responsible for it.
Explain how we fix it.
No focus groups copy script, no LinkedIn-speak, facts only, better things ARE possible
Recap what happened.
Empathy.
Explain what caused it.
Explain who and what choices are responsible for it.
Explain how we fix it.
No focus groups copy script, no LinkedIn-speak, facts only, better things ARE possible
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If America can be fixed, corrupt performance-driven clowns like Blackburn need to be replaced by people like @aftynbehn.bsky.social who actually want to manage stuff.
January 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
If America can be fixed, corrupt performance-driven clowns like Blackburn need to be replaced by people like @aftynbehn.bsky.social who actually want to manage stuff.
WINTER STORM UPDATE: I’M PISSED TOO
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
WINTER STORM UPDATE: I’M PISSED TOO
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change
Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!
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Now at 60 hours without power. Turned off the water at our house. Staying at a friend’s house. Cats are not happy with us but they’re here too. Couldn’t leave them in a house getting so close to freezing. Thanks @aftynbehn.bsky.social for checking up on our neighborhood today!
a frozen cat giving a thumbs up sign
ALT: a frozen cat giving a thumbs up sign
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January 28, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Now at 60 hours without power. Turned off the water at our house. Staying at a friend’s house. Cats are not happy with us but they’re here too. Couldn’t leave them in a house getting so close to freezing. Thanks @aftynbehn.bsky.social for checking up on our neighborhood today!
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Thanks, @aftynbehn.bsky.social for this list of resources and for always helping your community!
🚨WINTER STORM RESOURCES🚨
Sorry for the delay: I’ve had a family with two littles ones staying in our house for three days due to the storm (they are still without power after 53 hours). Please continue to check in on each other and contact our office should you need anything!
Sorry for the delay: I’ve had a family with two littles ones staying in our house for three days due to the storm (they are still without power after 53 hours). Please continue to check in on each other and contact our office should you need anything!
January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Thanks, @aftynbehn.bsky.social for this list of resources and for always helping your community!