My name is DeWayne Howard, and I am a life -long resident of the TN Upper Cumberland.  

I was born and reared in White County, TN. I was blessed to be raised by hard-working parents in a farming community of Bear Cove. We raised pigs, cattle, chickens, & horses.  My parents instilled in me the importance of family dinners, and a work ethic that has never left my side.

I am so grateful for the upbringing I had which was filled with a Godly lessons, learning, and love.

Their values that they taught me were a set of guiding principles that I follow today.  Guiding me with a purpose, and a sense of urgency with every step you take is a decision you make daily.  

Thus, my blueprint is to get up and face every day, with a driving since of purpose, to accomplish today’s goals.   

After graduating from Sparta High School, I obtained my bachelor's degree from the Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN.    Following my time at TN Tech, I was blessed with the marriage of my wonderful wife, Jackie. I am so proud of Jackie, as she has served our education community as a Teacher for over 3 decades in White County Schools. We were gifted with three wonderful children; Dr, Kristen Howard Clark, Doctor of Osteopathic Dentistry, Kade Howard, Mechanical Engineer, and Kolter Howard, Commercial Pilot.

I retired from USPS after 30 years with a great organization.  Having deep roots in District 43, White & Warren Counties, I had the desire to continue serving.

I served 3 terms as a White County Commissioner. During these terms, I was proud to be a part of the team that were successful in: 

  • A New County Jail 

  • A New Sports Complex 

  • A New Solid Waste Convenience Center 

  • A New Animal Shelter 

  • A New Library 

  • A New EMS Building 

  • Purchased a New Industrial Park 

  • Developed a Whte County Museum 

 

I was also honored to serve on the White County School Board. During my tenure, I championed the following items: 

  • Direct focus on the Rights of the Parents, Students, Teachers & Citizens 

  • Needed updates on the Elementary School in my District 

  • HS FFA Program Innovative School Grant 

  • Teachers Pay Increase 

  • Leader on Roberts Rules of Order in Board Meetings 

  • Citizens public right to speak at Board Meetings 

I Supported: 

  • Total Transparency in School Board Meetings 

  • Committee Reform 

  • Continuance of Baccalaureate Ceremony 

  • Returning to Voters Electing TN Directors of Schools 

  • Reformed Bidding Process for School Projects 

  • New Elementary School in the Cherry Creek Community 

  • Time period of 10 days between the School Board Work Session and School Board Meeting to provide ample time for the citizens to review

I was also honored to serve on the TN Farm Bureau Board. 

During my elected service. I have endeavored to help develop a stronger financial community for us all. In my service, I worked for lower taxes, small government, and a strong focus on our traditional family values.  

Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy. When there is government intervention in our daily lives, it is imperative to reclaim that control.   As conservatives, we must dismantle the bureaucracy and return the power to the Citizens.  

I am seeking to serve you as the House Representative of District 43, to limit the government oversight of our daily lives.   I pledge to work for, listen to, and serve the Citizens of White & Warren Counties over the government.  During my service, I experienced first - hand, rules and laws that created a deficit in our local government, with little in return. My promise to the citizens of District 43 is to serve you as the bridge builder with strategic bills that will focus on the needs and desires for our local small businesses, our schools, our farmers, our first responders, our veterans, and senior citizens, and our overall demographics of our great communities. 

My dedication will be to the people of this district, as your State Representative, before anything else. I pledge to work every single day, to ensure our community has a conservative voice in the state legislature. 

I will be YOUR advocate for creating an environment for our district, where businesses can grow and thrive.  My dna is that of a steadfast defender of the unborn, and a  

never-ending protector of our 2nd Amendment.  I will continue my efforts to create a stronger environment for our schools, free of   government interference. 

My family roots run deep into the soil of our community and has since the mid 1800’s.  I believe in teamwork and total transparency.   I am applying for the job of being “YOUR” Voice on TN Capitol Hill. Working as a team, we can ensure your voices are heard, my ears are open to your desires and suggestions, and our success for District 43. I will continuously work to design, develop and submit our team blueprint for the prosperity of our children, our grandchildren, and many generations to come.