Northeast Tennessee’s Longest-Serving Legislator, Senator Rusty Crowe, Has Announced He Plans To Seek Re-Election Next Year. The Johnson City Lawmaker Said He’s Vying For A Ninth, Four-Year Term To The State General Assembly. Crowe Was First Elected To The 3Rd District Seat In 1990. The Primary Will Take Place August 4Th. April 7Th Is The Deadline For Qualifying In The Legislative Race.