Dave Wright (R)

Dave Wright was born on September 3, 1945 4. He is a resident of Corryton, Tennessee, and self-describes as Christian 46. He attended Gibbs High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville 46. Additionally, Wright completed training at the United States Army Officer Candidate School in the Signal Corps at Fort Gordon, Georgia

Fiscal Conservatism & Tax Control
- Wright has consistently aligned with keeping taxes low. He has notably supported legislation aimed at limiting the ability of local governments to increase property taxes without a voter referendum.

Rural and Agricultural Focus
- Representing the largest geographic house district in Knox County, which covers extensive rural areas, Wright centers his approach around "the rural district". His priorities include supporting farming infrastructure, managing rural growth, and updating local utility and traffic infrastructure.

Social and Rule of Law Issues
- Wright has backed strict legislative positions in the General Assembly, supporting measures like the Heartbeat Bill and other life-focused legislation.

Party Decorum
- Aligns closely with the state's Republican leadership. In 2023, he supported the high-profile resolutions to expel Democratic lawmakers for violating House decorum rules.