Representative Patsy Hazlewood

Patsy Hazlewood (born November 19, 1949) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives. She has represented District 27 since January 8, 2014. Prior to her political career, Hazlewood had an extensive background in business, having worked at AT&T, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and as Director of CapitalMark Bank & Trust.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Secondary Education from Middle Tennessee State University (1973).

Election Results (2018):

• Patsy Hazlewood (R): 18,360 votes (65%)
• Brent Morris (D): 9,887 votes (35%)

Current Legislative Committees:

• Chair of the Financial Ways and Means Committee
• Member of the Banking and Investments Subcommittee, Commerce Committee, and Joint Committee on Pensions and Insurance.

Civic Involvement:

• Chattanooga Rotary Club (Member and Past President)
• Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga (Immediate Past President)
• Bible in the Schools Board
• Friends of the Festival Board
• Stadium Corporation Board (Past Board Chair)
• Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce

Honors and Awards:

• TN Woman of Distinction Award (2012)
• Chattanooga Area Manager of the Year (1999)
• Chattanooga Philanthropist of the Year
• Junior League Community Service Award

Religion:

• Presbyterian; served as an elder and trustee of Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church.