Representative Dennis Powers

Dennis Powers (born 1953) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 36th District, encompassing Campbell County Union and part of Claiborne Counties.

Early Life and Education:

• Born on September 14, 1953, in LaFollette, Tennessee.
• Graduated from LaFollette High School.
• Received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Career:

• Worked at Baird Supply Company, Furtex Corporation, and LaFollette Hardware and Lumber Co.
• Electronic data processing technician for Union Carbide (a subsidiary of Dow Chemical) in Oak Ridge.
• Energy Department Manager of the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA).
• Currently works as an insurance agent.
• Former president of the Campbell County Young Republicans.
• Since 2010, he has served seven terms as a state representative.

Affiliations and Philanthropy:

• Member of the Tennessee Tea Party, The Heritage Foundation, and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
• Active in community organizations, including Friends of Cove Lake State Park and Boy Scouts of America.
• Volunteers at LaFollette Medical Center.
• Supports philanthropic endeavors such as the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Cancer Society, and Relay for Life.

Political Stances:

• Supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules in 2023.
• Advocated for expanding execution methods in Tennessee to include electrocution and firing squads.

Personal Life:

• Married to Tracy (Adkins) Powers.
• Members of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro since 1990.