Dan Howell is an American politician from Cleveland, Tennessee. He first moved to Cleveland in 1971 after graduating from the Radio Engineering Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to his political career, Howell worked as an anchor for WDEF-TV in Chattanooga and later served as Senior Anchor/Managing Editor for WDSI FOX-61 Fox 61 in Chattanooga.1
His professional experience extends beyond journalism. Howell has served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Bradley County and has been involved with various boards, including the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway, the Storm Water Advisory Board, and the Salvation Army of Cleveland advisory board. Additionally, he was a member of the Tennessee Republican Party State Executive Committee.
In November 2013, Howell announced his campaign for the Tennessee House of Representatives. He won the August 2014 Republican Primary and was elected to represent District 22, running unopposed in the November 2014 general election. Since then, he has been re-elected in 2016, 2018, and 2020.
District 22 encompasses Meigs, Polk, and part of Bradley Counties. As a legislator, Howell has chaired the Joint Government Operations Judiciary and Government Subcommittee, served as vice-chair of the House Local Government Committee, and participated in various other committees.
Personal Details:
- Born: Gilmore, Arkansas, U.S.
- Spouse: Beverlee (since mid-2012)
- Children: Randall, Richard, and Rod (from his previous marriage)
- Church: First Baptist Church in Cleveland
- NRA Member
Political Stance:
- Conservative
- Supports smaller government
- Advocates for lower taxes and Second Amendment rights
- Anti-abortion
- Works to reduce government regulations
In 2023, Howell supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules.
