Mike is racking up the miles traveling the state and met with the Rotary Club in Dyersburg on Tuesday. He spoke about why he’s running for governor.

During his talk to the Rotarians, McWherter told the group that he went to every county in the state on his father’s campaign and felt it was important to do the same with his.

He gave a simple reason why he was running for governor.

“As you look across the landscape of Tennessee we have all seen thousands of jobs just literally disappear,” said McWherter. “I think the next governor of this state is going to be somebody who puts job creation and maintenance front and center on the agenda.”

McWherter said he understands what’s happening in West Tennessee and feels the next governor should also.

“I think we need somebody in Nashville, Tennessee who understands the economy in West Tennessee and can be helpful up here,” said McWherter.

You can read the rest of the story at the Dyersburg State Gazette.