Chris Hurt


Chris Hurt is an American politician who serves in the Tennessee House of Representatives. A Republican, he represents District 82, which contains parts of Lauderdale, Haywood, and Crockett counties.

Biography

Chris Hurt attended Halls High School in Halls, Tennessee, and received a Bachelor of Science from Lambuth University. He was a teacher and the head football coach at Halls High School from 2000 to 2014. He is also a real estate broker.
Hurt was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2018. He serves on the Commerce Committee, Business Subcommittee, Education Committee, Higher Education Subcommittee, Transportation Committee, and Infrastructure Subcommittee.

Political positions

Hurt self-identifies as a conservative Republican. He self identifies as "pro-life," and opposes taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood. He opposes same-sex marriage, and supports Second Amendment rights. He opposes illegal immigration and sanctuary cities.

Personal life

Hurt is married to Dawn Hurt, and they have five children. He attends First Baptist Church in Halls.