Meet Mark Pody
Mark Pody and his wife of 47 years, Barbara, moved to Wilson County more than 37 years ago to raise a family. They are blessed with two daughters and twelve grandchildren all of whom still live in the area.
He and his family are very active in their local church. When Mark and Barbara are not cheering on their grandchildren at basketball games, you’ll find them enjoying square dancing in the community. Mark, an owner of a small business which specializes in financial planning and insurance solutions, has multiple business locations throughout Tennessee. He is also a member of Gideon, Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, Wilson County Lion’s Club, DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, Cannon County Chamber of Commerce, Private Pilot and the Rotary.
Mark’s biblical values and family focus, along with his vast knowledge of economic issues, make him the ideal Senator for the 56th district.
About Mark
Mark A. Pody
State Senator
Republican
District
Senate District 17
Counties Represented
Wilson and part of Davidson County
Office Address & Contact
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N. Suite 736 Cordell Hull Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243
113 S Cumberland St Lebanon, TN 37088
Markpody@gmail.com
Phone: (615) 741-2421
Occupation
Businessman / Insurance Broker
Marital Status
Married to Barbara Pody
Religion
Christian
Personal Information
Married 52 years; Two Daughters; Seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren.
Service in Public Office
1st Vice-Chair: Transportation and Safety Committee; Member: Education Committee; Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; Chairman: Tennessee Legislative Prayer Caucus; Senate Chairman: Israel Caucus.
Awards and Honors
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Friend of Business Award for 100 percent voting in the 107th General Assembly; Child Advocacy Award for the 15th Judicial district of Macon, Wilson, Trousdale, Smith, and Jackson Counties; Omicron Delta Kappa Honorarium from Cumberland University; 2018 Appreciation Award from the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads for License Plate Bill; 2020 Appreciation Award from the Fraternal Order of Police; Conservative Achievement Award from the American Conservative Union Foundation; Legislator of the Year from the Tennessee Independent Baptists for Religious Liberty.
Membership History
Senate: 110th through 114th General Assemblies, House 107th through 110th General Assemblies
Community Service
Rotary Club; Donelson/Hermitage Chamber of Commerce; Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce; Watertown Chamber of Commerce; Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce; Civil Air Patrol; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; CLU; CHFC; LUTCF; Past President: GAMA; Private Pilot; Gideons International; Lions Club International; Bill Sattler Memorial Foundation for Aerospace Education.
State senators serve in their state's upper legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district, confirming gubernatorial appointments, and shaping the state budget. State senators typically serve longer terms than state representatives and represent larger districts. State legislation covers education, healthcare, infrastructure, criminal justice, and taxation.