I knew this all the time. It has usually been the same whether conservative Republicans or Conservative Democrats have been in office, and we have had both. In Tennessee, the surest way to fail to win re-election is to even mention the possibility (much less propose it) of the need for a state income tax. It has always been a conservative state, even back in solid Dem days, with political leaders (local and state) making decisions based on what is best for community. Another example would be the firemen/policemen strike, back in the late 70s. Knowing the danger, the Memphis mayor a Democrat immediately contacted the Democrat Governor, reporting shots fired at volunteer fire fighters manning equipment at fire. The Dem Governor sent 1500 National Guard, all armed. One unit, not only armed to the teeth, including crew served weapons, as a reaction force, totally under military command once on scene, not local control, established a curfew, rigidly enforced, tasked units to guard all city infrastructure. when shots were heard, reaction force was dispatched, arriving at site, gun jeeps loaded crew served belt fed M-60s and started scanning buildings for shooter, instantly turning area deathly quiet, problem solved without firing a shot. This was a pretty right-wing conservative, show of force and intent to use, move that sent a message, no crap would be tolerated, and is totally unlike Dem and Rep elected official utilize or fail to utilize trained state military in civil disturbance situations now.
You no doubt are also aware of Memphis actions a couple of years ago, when sheriffs deputies beat an out of state black guy to death. This was under a Democratic Mayor administration. Instead of mass BLM riots and a closing of ranks protecting the out of control deputies, as in other cities across the US, Memphis immediately, actioned the officers, worked with local community and religious leaders and family of the slain, publicizing the efforts and actions in every local and national media, while also coordinating with Republican Governor's office, who initiated logistical pre-movement support equipment, again through the Department of the military getting equip closer, just in case needed. No BLM BS was allowed to start, and no parts of Memphis burned. No destructive riot took place.
It is not a matter of Dem or Rep, or black/white. It is conservative responsible, vs liberal leadership protecting image and administration. It is leadership, responsive and responsible to community, a conservative value, not party politic.