T.J. Hardaway is his father’s son. That much was clear in the way he accepted responsibility without much hesitation, stepping into the Tennessee House seat held by his father, the late Rep. G.A. Hardaway. It was clear in the way he talked about Memphis, public service, political leverage and t he obligation to participate. It was clear, too, in the way he understood the weight of the moment — not just for his family, but for the community his father served. ...read more read less