Representative Sam Whitson

Sam Whitson (born April 11, 1954) is an American politician. He is a retired United States Army colonel. Whitson serves as a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 65th District (Williamson County).

Early Life:

• Born on April 11, 1954, in Middle Tennessee.
• Graduated from Glencliff High School in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1972.
• Earned a bachelor of science degree from Middle Tennessee State University, where he participated in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program in 1976.
• Obtained a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.

Career:

• Served in the United States Army from 1976 to 2002.
• Retired as a colonel and was the chief of staff of the ROTC Cadet Command for the Eastern region.
• Received the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal.
• Currently chairs the Franklin Battlefield Commission and the Carter House State Historic Site.
• Defeated Jeremy Durham in the Republican primary for the Tennessee House of Representatives in August 2016.
• Won the general election against Democratic candidate Holly McCall.

Personal Life:

• Married to Pam and has two children.
• Resides in Franklin, Tennessee.
• Affiliated with the Methodist Church.