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David Byrd

R

Tennessee State House, District 71 (2014 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    David 'Coach' Byrd
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    09/08/1957
  • Home City:
    Waynesboro, TN
  • Religion:
    Methodist
  • Family:
    Wife: Sherry; 4 Children: Shannon, Jon David, Mary, Nicholas
Personal Details

David "Coach" Byrd is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 71. Byrd was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Byrd was mentioned in the wave of sexual misconduct allegations in 2018. Read more below.

Education

  • MS, Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 1985
  • BS, Health/Physical Education, Freed-Hardeman University, 1980

Professional Experience

  • MS, Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 1985
  • BS, Health/Physical Education, Freed-Hardeman University, 1980
  • Principal, Frank Hughes School
  • Retired Principal, Wayne County High School
  • Teacher/Coach, Waynesboro Middle School
  • Teacher/Coach, Wayne County High School, 1985-1996

Political Experience

  • MS, Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 1985
  • BS, Health/Physical Education, Freed-Hardeman University, 1980
  • Principal, Frank Hughes School
  • Retired Principal, Wayne County High School
  • Teacher/Coach, Waynesboro Middle School
  • Teacher/Coach, Wayne County High School, 1985-1996
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 71, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 71, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Education Instruction and Programs Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Instruction and Programs Subcommittee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education Committee

Member, Health Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Education Administration

Member, Subcommittee on Facilities, Licensure, & Regulations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 1985
  • BS, Health/Physical Education, Freed-Hardeman University, 1980
  • Principal, Frank Hughes School
  • Retired Principal, Wayne County High School
  • Teacher/Coach, Waynesboro Middle School
  • Teacher/Coach, Wayne County High School, 1985-1996
  • Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 71, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Tennessee State House of Representatives, District 71, 2018
  • Chair, Highland Cemetery Fund
  • Member, Highland Methodist Board of Trustees
  • Member, National Education Association
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Member, Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association
  • Member, Tennessee Education Association
  • Member, Tennessee Firearms Association
  • Member, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Wayne County Education Association
  • Member, Waynesboro Rotary Club

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