Tim Burchett

Timothy Floyd Burchett (/ˈbɜːrtʃɪt/ BUR-chit;^[3] born August 25, 1964) is an American politician. He has been the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. Burchett was mayor of Knox County, Tennessee from 2010 to 2018.^[4] He is seen as a possible candidate for Governor of Tennessee in 2026.^[5]

Tim Burchett
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Jimmy Duncan
Mayor of Knox County
In office September 1, 2010 – September 1, 2018
Preceded by	Mike Ragsdale
Succeeded by	Glenn Jacobs
Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 7th district
In office January 12, 1999 – September 1, 2010
Preceded by	Bud Gilbert
Succeeded by	Stacey Campfield
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 18th district
In office January 10, 1995 – January 12, 1999
Preceded by	Maria Peroulas Draper[1]
Succeeded by	Steven Buttry[2]
Personal details
Born	Timothy Floyd Burchett (1964-08-25) August 25, 1964 (age 60) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Allison Beaver ​ ​ (m. 2008; div. 2012)​ Kelly Kimball ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	1
Education	University of Tennessee (BS)
Website	House website