The Only Serious Democratic Candidate For Tennessee Governor Made A Campaign Stopover In The Tri Cities. Jackson Businessman, Mike Mcwherter, Son Of Former Governor Ned Mcwherter, Spoke Before Supporters At Northeast State Community College On Monday. He Says, As Governor, His Main Goal Will Be Job Creation. Republicans Running For The State’s Highest Officer Include Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey Of Blountville, Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, And Third District Congressman Zack Wamp. The State’s Primary Is August 5th, With The General Election November 2nd.