Tim Rudd (born November 30, 1960) is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2016, representing District 34.1
Early Life and Career:
- Rudd attended Smyrna High School and Middle Tennessee State University.
- He worked in the real estate business with Coldwell Banker Snow & Law beginning in 1998.
- Rudd has lived in Rutherford County, Tennessee for 45 years.
Legislative Initiatives: Rudd has advocated for several bills, including:
- Protection of the unborn
- Retaining traditional gender labels
- Better supervision of child sexual predators
- Freedom of speech through signs on personal property
- Protection of the Second Amendment
- National Guard education financial assistance
- Middle College scholarships
- Reducing the size of government
- Worker’s compensation reform
- Educator assistance bills
Controversy and Beliefs:
- Rudd sponsored HB-0836, which permits adoption and foster care agencies funded by taxpayers to refuse service to LGBT people based on “religious beliefs or moral convictions.”
- He voted against removing a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building.
- Rudd opposes reproductive rights and is an opponent of abortion for any reason. He also opposes same-sex marriage, emphasizing that traditional marriage forms the backbone for stable society.
