Dozens of people with signs attracted a lot of attention by voicing their opinions in Murfreesboro.
More than 60 people showed up outside the office of Congressman Scott DesJarlais on Saturday.
They were protesting in hopes of getting the attention from the representative who they said has been “MIA.”
Those who showed up said they’re frustrated from what they're calling a lack of communication and representation. They claimed the Republican representative has not held enough public town hall meetings.
"I'm very concerned about our representatives and how they're isolating themselves from their constituents. Scott DesJarlais needs to talk with us so he can understand our issues," Sid Brown, a protester who traveled from Franklin County, told NewsChannel 5.
Kathleen Ferris organized the event and has claimed that DesJarlais has dropped calls from her attempting to meet in person.
She also wanted the congressman to reconsider his strong stance against the Affordable Care Act.
"He does not want to hear from his constituents unless they're just marching into the same step with him," Ferris said. "We want him to come here and meet us face to face, talk about the Affordable Care Act, and let people tell their stories."
DesJarlais called the ACA a failure and recently met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss healthcare and tax reform. It's a move many have shown support for.
Representative DesJarlais' communications director released the following statement on his behalf Saturday:
"Rep. Scott DesJarlais is open and available to his constituents, whom he often sees at town halls, their places of work and his offices across the Fourth District. An overwhelming majority have expressed their support for his work, and that of our new President, to improve health care, the economy, national security, and more for the benefit of all Tennesseans."
