Rusty Grills, born Russell Jackson Grills on October 1, 1981, in Newbern, Tennessee, is a Republican representing Tennessee House District 77, which covers Dyer, Lake, and Obion Counties along the Mississippi River. A ninth-generation farmer managing over 3,000 acres in row crops, he is married to Christi with two daughters and attends Lenox Baptist Church. Grills emphasizes fiscal responsibility, having served 10 years on the Dyer County Commission without voting to raise taxes, and advocates for West Tennessee values, family values, economic growth, and community engagement.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Home schooled ; attended TCAT .
• Political Experience: Elected to the Tennessee House in a special election midway through the 111th General Assembly , serving continuously since. Chairs the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee; serves on Agriculture & Natural Resource Committee, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, Insurance Committee, and Select Committee on Rules. Previously a Dyer County Commissioner and active in local Farm Bureau.