Monty Fritts, a Tennessee state legislator, expressed concerns on social media about illegal immigration and the expansion of AI data centers in Tennessee. On May 19, 2026, Fritts posted: “Say NO to illegal invasions and corporate globalists AI Data center invasions of Tennessee.”
Later that day, Fritts commented on government overreach and individual rights. In his post from May 19, 2026, he wrote: “Are you frustrated with the government dictating your freedoms?
Our rights are given to us by God, and it seems the government is not paying attention. Let’s”
On the same day, Fritts also shared updates from his campaign activities with a brief message: “Door knocking in Elizabethton.”
Tennessee has seen recent debates regarding both immigration policy and technological infrastructure investments. State lawmakers have raised questions about local control over large-scale data centers amid concerns about land use and environmental impact.
