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But when she looked at the direction Tennessee was heading…
Raised by a farmer and a public-school teacher, Tamara learned early what actually builds strong communities:
She’s a grandmother.
This isn’t abstract.
Tennessee’s one-party supermajority means too many voices are being ignored.
Tamara never planned to run for office. She planned to be a grandmother.
But when she looked at the direction Tennessee was heading…
Sitting on the sidelines stopped being an option.
Raised by a farmer and a public-school teacher, Tamara learned early what actually builds strong communities:
hard work, good schools, and neighbors who look out for each other.
She didn’t just carry those values—she lived them.
As a surgeon, Tamara spent her career:
Solving problems when lives were on the line
Standing up for patients when systems failed
Doing the work, not talking about it
Now? The stakes are even higher.
She’s a grandmother.
She has family serving in the military.
And another grandchild on the way.
This isn’t abstract.
This is personal.
Let’s be honest.
Tennessee’s one-party supermajority means too many voices are being ignored.
Too many families feel unheard.
Too many decisions are being made without us.
Tamara believes Robertson County deserves better:
Leadership that actually listens
Support for educators, not excuses
Respect for farmers and working families
People over politics—every time
"I’m not running because I want to be in politics—
I’m running because I’m worried about the future we’re leaving behind.”.
Accomplishments
Outreach at the Robertson County Dem Party
Acting as outreach for the Robertson County Democratic Party, Tamara has organized visibility events, helping reach democrats all over Robertson County.
organizer
Tamara has always believed that leadership starts with service. She has helped organize events across Robertson County, from ICE Out protests to voter registration drives, because she believes every person deserves to be heard and engaged in our democracy. Now, Tamara is running for the Tennessee House to continue that work. She'll fight for every family, every neighborhood, and every community in Robertson County. Tamara is ready to be a State Representative who puts people first.