Kelly T Keisling

Kelly T. Keisling, a Republican from Byrdstown, has served as State Representative for Tennessee's 38th House District since 2011. Born in 1951, he is a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, residing in Byrdstown. An alumnus of Belmont University and president of Keisling Insurance, he is recognized for his commitment to rural health and economic development. In the legislature, he champions conservative principles, advocating for protections against COVID mandates, prohibiting child gender-affirming surgeries, defining sex as male and female, safeguarding girls' sports, and promoting school choice. He also supports religious liberty, bans on ESG investments, and legislative oversight of emergency executive orders, while securing significant funds and water infrastructure for local counties.