Tom Hatcher is a Republican member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 2 . Born on May 20, 1958, he assumed office on November 5, 2024, with his current term ending November 7, 2028. A Blount County native raised on a rural family farm, Hatcher learned hard work tending tobacco, hay fields, and cattle. He has over 45 years of marriage to his wife Donna, with a son, daughter-in-law, and three granddaughters. Notable achievements include over 40 years in public service, leadership in improving the judicial system and local governance, and priorities such as respect for life and fiscal responsibility.

Education and Political Experience

No specific formal education details are available from public records. Hatcher's political and public service career began in 1982 at the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, serving over a decade as a patrolman, criminal investigator, and director of the Fifth Judicial District Drug Task Force. Elected Blount County Circuit Court Clerk in 1994, he held the role for nearly 30 years. He chaired the County Officials Legislative Committee for 8 years and the State Circuit Court Clerks Committee for 15 years, collaborating on legislation to support local government.