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Michael Hale
Politicians/Michael Hale
Michael Hale

Michael Hale

(R)
State Rep. (TN-40)
Running for re-electionState House (District 40) · TN · Nov 3, 2026
About Michael Hale

Personal Info

Born July 17, 1974

Married, 3 children

Owner of DeKalb Funeral Chapel

Farmer

United Pentecostal

DeKalb County High School

John A. Gupton Mortuary College, Associates Degree

Committees

Chair, Tenncare Subcommittee

Member, Commerce Committee

Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee of 1st Extraordinary Session

Member, Insurance Committee

Member, Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

Community Involvement

House member of the 113th through 114th General Assembly

Chairman, Housing Authority Board in Smithville

President, D.C.H.S. Basketball Booster

Member, Tennessee Funeral Directors Association

Member, Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association

Member, NRA

Member, NFIB

Member, Smithville-DeKalb Co. Chamber of Commerce

Member, Tennessee and American Simmental Association

Honors & Awards

Employer of the Year with Prospect

Voted Mr. DeKalb County three times, wife Tara also voted Mrs. DeKalb County two times

Sourced verbatim from wapp.capitol.tn.gov
Role Summary: State Representative

State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Each represents a district in the legislature's lower chamber, which is called the House, the Assembly, or the House of Delegates depending on the state. Most serve two-year terms.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
52
Religion
Pentecostal
Birthplace
Smithville, TN
Residence
Smithville, TN
Born
July 17, 1974
Family
Wife: Tara Webb; 3 Children: Kayla Harvey, Jaley, Maddox
Contact
615-741-2192rep.michael.hale@capitol.tn.govwapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=h40
Election Info
District40, TN
Current Term11/08/2022 — Present
First Elected11/08/2022
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
Associate Degree
Gupton College
Political Career1
Representative
Tennessee State House of Representatives
2022-present
Professional Background3
Former Employee
Bass Funeral Home
Owner/Founder
DeKalb Funeral Chapel
present
Former Employee
Walker Funeral Home
Organizations9
Tennessee Cattleperson's Association
Member
present
DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce
Member
present
National Rifle Association
Member
present
DCHS Basketball Boosters
President
present
Smithville Housing Authority Board
Chairperson of the Board
present
Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors
Member
present
American/Tennessee Simmental Association
Member
present
Tennessee Funeral Directors Association
Member
present
Church Board, New Life Pentecostal Church
Mmeber
present
Committees5
Commerce Committee
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Insurance Committee
Subcommittee on Banking and Consumer Affairs
Subcommittee on Tenncare
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
52
Religion
Pentecostal
Birthplace
Smithville, TN
Residence
Smithville, TN
Born
July 17, 1974
Family
Wife: Tara Webb; 3 Children: Kayla Harvey, Jaley, Maddox
Contact
615-741-2192rep.michael.hale@capitol.tn.govwapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=h40