The list is long among those lining up to run for Jim Bryson’s Senate seat, should he run for governor. From anonymous (some more than others) sources, these are some of the individuals who have expressed interest in running.

Chip Throckmorton, Mayor of Oak Hill, BGA grad, and who has spent a significant amount of time growing up in Williamson County, and who also would be a well-financed candidate.

Jack Johnson, who works for Pinnacle Bank and has previously run for Metro Council At-Large in 2003.

Jeff Ford of Brentwood, who is one of two District 6 county commissioners in Williamson County.

Paul Pratt, who is well-established in Franklin and whose family business happens to be the largest insurance company in the city.

I also have confirmation on good information that Doug Grindstaff, Chairman of the Williamson County Republican Party, was on his way to pick up a petition to run this morning. Doug was also Bush ‘04 Chairman for Williamson County, and has been the CEO of Genesco, Proctor & Gamble Canada, and Proctor & Gamble Cellulose.

And there are some rumors and rumblings that State Representative Glen Casada has interest in the seat. I haven’t been able to get too much confirmation on that.

And get ready to laugh at this one…former Tennessee Democratic Party chairman Randy Button intends to run on the Democratic side. And yes, pigs will fly through the Franklin square before that starts to matter.

UPDATED for some content. I still cannot confirm whether or not Representative Casada is in or not.