Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton addressed hundreds of supporters at Fisk University during first campaign stop in Nashville Friday.
During her approximately 30 minute speech Clinton covered a variety of topics from the economy, the Affordable Care Act, gun violence, terrorism and education.
"The centerpiece of my economic plan is raise incomes for hard working families, so you can get ahead again," said Clinton.
The crowd inside the Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium was enthusiastic and many waited hours to get inside. Clinton also stopped on her way into the gym to address the overflow crowd outside.
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tenn, and Fisk University Student Body President Brianna Herman helped introduce Clinton.
Clinton also encouraged people to get involved in the next election, and said she plans to build on what past Democratic presidents have accomplished.
"I‘m going to get up every single day in the White House thinking about what I can do make sure you have the opportunities you deserve," said Clinton.
She also said this trip to Tennessee wouldn't be her last.
"I will be back to here working with the mayor and congressman and others to see if we can turn Tennessee blue again," said Clinton.
Supporters like Lisa Plawchan said she touched on all the pertinent topics, and she was impressed by the speech.
"She's so inspiring," said Plawchan. "I'm ready to hit the ground running tomorrow. I think we will turn Tennessee blue again."
Before visting Fisk University, Clinton made a campaign stop at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis.
Clinton carried Tennessee in the 2008 democratic presidential primary. Tennessee's primary is on Super Tuesday, March 1.
Earlier in the day, the Tennessee Republican Party issued a statement criticizing Clinton. Executive Director of the Tennessee Republican Party Brent Leatherwood said, "What would help the middle class is getting rid of Obamacare. When you have skyrocketing prices that families are facing, when you have access, or lower access to afforable care and limited choices-- it's pretty clear the answer to help the middle class is to get rid of Obamacare, and that's what Republicans want to do."
