Representative Lowell Russell

Lowell Russell, born on August 25, 1975, in Maryville, Tennessee, is a dedicated public servant and a respected member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. He represents District 21, encompassing parts of Loudon County and Monroe County.

Background and Education:

• Lowell attended Roane State Community College, where he obtained his criminal justice degree.
• He also completed training at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Academy and the Tennessee Highway Patrol Academy.
• Lowell resides in the Corntassel Community in Vonore, Tennessee.

Career Highlights:

• From 1998 until 2012, Lowell worked as a state trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
• His law enforcement career took a dramatic turn when he miraculously survived a near-fatal car crash.
• In 2018, Lowell was elected to represent District 21 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating Democrat Laura Miller.
• He currently serves as the chair of the Civil Justice Subcommittee.

Notable Actions:

• In 2023, Russell supported a resolution to expel two of three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.

Lowell Russell’s commitment to public service and his dedication to his constituents continue to shape his legislative work. As a representative, he advocates for the well-being of the people he serves, striving to make a positive impact on Tennessee’s communities.