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Posted by: Kate Prince on Nov 17, 2020

Tennessee House Republicans will gather for their annual retreat this week, ahead of a second caucus gathering next week before Thanksgiving, the Tennessean reports. The House Republican Caucus will head to the lodge at Pickwick Landing State Park in Hardin County on Thursday, Friday and Saturday where members will hear from Gov. Bill Lee, the state’s health commissioner, secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer. Roughly half of the 73-member caucus have said they plan to attend, despite Tennessee’s rising number of COVID-19 cases. "It's going to be well-ventilated and social distancing," said House Republican Caucus chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby. House Republicans will hold their leadership elections the Tuesday after the retreat. The only contested leadership role will be between Faison and Rep. Robin Smith of Hixson for House Republican Caucus chair.