Event Brief
Hatley offers $1M charity pledge to force Blackburn debate
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Independent Tennessee gubernatorial candidate David Hatley says he will donate $1 million to charity only if U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn agrees to debate him. Hatley posted a Monday evening video challenging Blackburn to participate, framing the pledge as a condition for a debate.
WHO: David Hatley (independent candidate for Tennessee governor); U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Republican candidate)
WHAT: Hatley pledges a $1 million donation to charity contingent on Blackburn agreeing to a debate.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Hatley tied the $1 million charity donation to Blackburn agreeing to debate him, using the pledge as leverage to prompt participation.
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