Shane Reeves
Serving District 14 –Bedford, Cannon, Moore and Rutherford Counties
Address: 425 Rep. John Lewis Way N. Suite 526 Cordell Hull Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-1066
Email: sen.shane.reeves@capitol.tn.gov
Shane Reeves serves as chairman of the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee in the Tennessee Senate. A businessman, pharmacist and CEO, Reeves has represented his district in the Tennessee General Assembly since the 110th General Assembly. He earned both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctorate of Pharmacy and is a committed Christian, husband and father of three children.
Q: Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m a seventh-generation Tennessean from Rutherford County, with roots in the state dating back to 1780. By trade, I’m a pharmacist. My dad and grandfather were pharmacists too, and I spent decades running independent pharmacy businesses. While I’m not a farmer, running a small business has a lot in common with farming: managing costs, hiring good people, weathering ups and downs, and trying to make a living the right way. I’ve been married to my wife, Amanda, for 30 years, and we have three children. I was elected to the Senate in 2018 after a special election and am now serving my second year as chairman of the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Q: What led you to public service?
Service has always been part of my life. My dad served as mayor of Murfreesboro and on the city council, so I grew up watching both the sacrifices and rewards of public service. I also spent years serving on boards, in my church and in the community. When the opportunity to run for the Senate came along, the timing felt right for my family and my career.
Q: As Senate ag chairman, how do you approach leadership and decision-making?
I believe most people agree on more than we think – we often just differ on how to get there. My background as a business owner taught me the importance of building coalitions, listening and finding common ground. People want to work with folks they trust, and I try to bring that same mindset to the legislature.
Q: What role does Farm Bureau play in the legislative process?
Farm Bureau is one of the most effective organizations at the Capitol. Your strength comes from being organized, informed and grassroots-driven. When Farm Bureau members engage, legislators listen. You do an excellent job educating members and helping them understand the issues, which makes a real difference.
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of?
I’m proud of the work we’ve done to protect agriculture, including farmland preservation, while also stopping legislation that could harm farmers. Beyond agriculture, I’ve focused heavily on healthcare access and affordability which are especially important in rural Tennessee.
Q: What’s your message to farmers across the state?
Stay engaged. Invite your legislators to your farms, show them what’s working and what isn’t, and tell your story. There’s no better way to help us make informed decisions. I’m honored to serve and committed to keeping Tennessee and Tennessee agriculture on the right track.
