From the Tennessean:

It may seem impossible, given the presidential political drama of just a few months ago, but as summer heats up, and the state legislature wraps up, a full slate of candidates for the Tennessee governor’s race will soon be crisscrossing the state, shaking hands and asking for money.

The primaries are 14 months away, but many candidates have been stumping on the campaign trail for months. Four Republican candidates and four Democrats have started their campaigns, with the possibility of others declaring after the legislative session ends.

In a race lacking some of the big names that had been expected — like Bill Frist and Harold Ford Jr., both of whom have said they won’t run — lesser-known candidates are trying to use the time for voters to get acquainted with them.

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