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Senator Bill Ketron

R-Murfreesboro
District 13 — Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, and part of Rutherford Counties — Map

district address

12 Jefferson Square
805 South Church Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

nashville address

301 6th Avenue North
Suite 5 Legislative Plaza
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone (615) 741-6853
sen.bill.ketron@capitol.tn.gov

Personal Information

  • Born on September 4, 1953
  • Wife, Theresa, and daughter Kelsey
  • B.S., Political Science & History, Middle Tennessee State University, 1976
  • First United Methodist Church - Murfreesboro,TN
  • Small Business Owner; Universal International Insurance - Murfreesboro, TN

Community Involvement

  • President, National Exchange Club, 1995-96
  • National President, Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, 2001-present
  • Co-Founder and 1st President, MTSU Blue Raider Athletic Association
  • President, Rutherford Volunteer Fire Department, 1998 - present
  • State President, Professional Insurance Agents of Tennessee, 1992-93
  • Eagle Scout
  • Leadership Rutherford Alumni
  • Mason
  • Shriner
  • Board member of Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Member of Bradley Academy Board of Directors

Current Session

Staff Contacts

  • Zack Blair
  • Micki Yearwood, Research Analyst

Questions & Answers

  • FAQ - Material Support to Designated Entities Act 3/22/11
  • Amendment 2 Senate Bill 1028/House Bill 1353

Service in Public Office

  • Senate member of the 103rd through 107th General Assemblies
  • Republican Caucus Chair
  • Member, State & Local Government Committee
  • Member, Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
  • Member, Senate Transportation and Safety Committee
  • Member, Senate Ethics Committee
  • Rutherford County Commission 1990-98, Chairman of Health & Education Committee, Budget Committee, Public Works Committee, and Public Safety Committee

Press Releases

  • Mar. 22, 2011 - Chairman Ketron and Speaker Pro Tempore Matheny to offer Amendment to Anti-Terrorism Bill
  • Feb. 23, 2011 - Legislation aims to stop homegrown terrorism at earliest point
  • Feb. 15, 2011 - U.S. Humane Society names Sen. Ketron "Legislator of the Year"
  • Feb. 8, 2011 - Requiring a photo ID to vote
  • Jan. 11, 2011- Sen. Ketron takes oath of office