Conservative DeKalb County businessman and farmer Michael Hale has obtained a petition to potentially run in the Republican Primary for the Tennessee House of Representatives in House District 40. Hale, and his wife Tara, own and operate DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville and raise Simmental cattle at their family farm. House District 40 is currently represented by 14-year incumbent, and Smith County resident, Terri Lynn Weaver.
“Service has always been an important part of my life-through my family, my church, my business, and my community,” said Hale, “and I am prayerfully considering this opportunity to serve as State Representative. I am an outsider and believe strongly that we need common sense, conservative citizens to step forward and bring a fresh approach to the challenges we face. I am a proud Christian, husband, father, small business owner, and Republican, and look forward to hearing from voters in DeKalb, Smith, Cannon, Jackson and Wilson County as I consider this campaign.”
Michael and Tara Hale are lifelong residents of the 40th District and have been married for nearly 26 years. They are the proud parents of Kayla (Chad) Harvey, Jaley Hale and Maddox Hale and attend New Life UPC in Smithville.
Source: media release
Under the new re-districting plan approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, Cannon County will be in the House of Representatives 40th District.