Tim Rudd is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 34 since January 2017. Born on November 30, 1960, in St. Petersburg, Florida, he has lived in Tennessee since age three and was raised in Murfreesboro and Smyrna. He owns a marketing and direct mail consulting business for over 30 years, has volunteered with organizations like St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Habitat for Humanity, and served as caregiver for his mother. Notable positions include Chairman of the Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee, and service on committees such as Education, Health, and State & Local Government. Key actions include supporting the 2023 expulsion of three Democratic lawmakers and sponsoring HB-0836, allowing faith-based adoption agencies to decline service based on religious convictions.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Middle Tennessee State University.
• Political Experience: Elected to Tennessee House District 34 in 2016, succeeding Rick Womick; former Treasurer of Tennessee Volunteers for Life, Chairman of Rutherford Young Republican Club, and member of Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee; served on Rutherford County boards.