From AI Overview of Charlie Hatcher, Oct. 14, 2025-As of October 2025, Charlie Hatcher is a Republican candidate for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District and the former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Charlie Hatcher. (Credit: Erik Schelzig)
Political career
Congressional run: Hatcher announced on October 14, 2025, that he would challenge incumbent U.S. Representative Andy Ogles in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District.
Agriculture Commissioner: Hatcher served as Tennessee's 38th Commissioner of Agriculture from January 2019 until September 30, 2025. He was appointed by Governor Bill Lee and was one of his initial cabinet selections.
State Veterinarian: Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, Hatcher was the state veterinarian for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for ten years.
Background and personal life
Veterinarian: Hatcher earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee in 1984. He also founded Rock-N-Country Veterinary Services in College Grove in 1993, a practice now managed by his daughter, Jennifer.
Family Farm: He is a fifth-generation Tennessee farmer whose family has operated a farm in Williamson County since 1831.
Hatcher Family Dairy: He and his family are well-known in the dairy industry for the Hatcher Family Dairy, which began bottling its own milk in 2007. His son, Charles, currently serves as the business's president.
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Good, some body that wants to serve rather than be a show boat.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome news but I want to know more about his beliefs/positions.
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