Representative Debra Moody

Debra Moody is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 81 since 2013. Notable achievements include serving as Chair of the Education Instruction Committee and supporting the 2023 expulsion of three Democratic lawmakers for decorum violations.

Debra Moody, born May 28, 1956, was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 81 in 2012 after defeating opponents in the Republican primary and general election. She has been reelected multiple times, including running in 2024, and previously sought the Tennessee State Senate in District 81 in 2022. Moody holds key committee roles such as Chair of the Education Instruction Committee, Member of the Calendar and Rules Committee, Criminal Justice Committee, and Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. She is active in organizations including the National Rifle Association, Tennessee Right to Life, Gun Owners of America, and has leadership ties to the Tipton County Republican Party.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Arkansas State University ; Attended University of Memphis .
• Political Experience:
  • Representative, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 81 .
  • Former roles: Vice Chair, Civil Justice Committee; Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; Various education subcommittees.
  • Member, State Executive Committee, Tennessee Republican Party.
  • Former leadership in Tipton County Republican Party and Republican Women groups.