North Knoxville News

Chuck Fleischmann, a U.S. Congressman representing Tennessee’s 3rd district since 2011, has recently shared his views and updates on social media. Fleischmann, who resides in Chattanooga and was born in New York City in 1962, has been vocal about energy policies and local weather alerts.

On March 13, 2025, Chuck Fleischmann advocated for expanding domestic energy production through traditional and nuclear means. He emphasized the importance of increasing oil and gas production while also focusing on building a "New Nuclear Future" for America. According to Fleischmann, these steps would lead to lower prices and cheaper energy bills for Americans. "We must 'Drill Baby Drill' to expand oil and gas production and 'Build Baby Build' to create America's New Nuclear Future. By unleashing all forms of American energy, we will lower prices, make energy bills cheaper, and power our nation forward!"

The following day, March 14, 2025, Fleischmann issued a weather alert for residents of Chattanooga, Knoxville, and East Tennessee regarding potential severe thunderstorms and strong winds expected later that evening and into the next day. He urged residents to stay informed through local news channels for updates on the situation. "Later this evening and throughout the day tomorrow, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and areas of East Tennessee could experience potential severe thunderstorms and wind. Please remain mindful of weather conditions, follow local news for timely updates, and practice safety and caution."

On March 15th of the same year, he tweeted a brief message advocating for strength as a path to peace. The tweet included an American flag emoji but did not elaborate further on its context or implications."Peace through strength! https://t.co/4jI1r8t6YS"