After spending $841,000 last year on receptions and events for Tennessee lawmakers, businesses and groups are ready for 2020 [telecom]

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By Andy Sher

NASHVILLE - After spending a record-breaking $841,000 last year on receptions and events for Tennessee lawmakers, state business, advocacy and nonprofit groups are ready for Tuesday's start of the General Assembly's 2020 session.

It begins late Tuesday afternoon with AT&T, joined by Vanderbilt University, Bristol Motorway and Southwest Airlines, hosting a reception for the 33 senators and 99 representatives at the Tennessee State Museum.