Tandy Darby Explained

Tandy Darby (born October 11, 1973) is an American politician serving as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 76th district. He assumed office on November 3, 2020.

Education

After graduating from the Greenfield School in Greenfield, Tennessee, Darby earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from the University of Tennessee at Martin.^[1]

Career

Since 1997, Darby has worked as a salesman for Akin & Porter Produce Inc. In 2008, he co-founded Greenfield Laser Industries, a fabrication business. Darby was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives on November 3, 2020.^[2] In February 2021, Darby was selected as one of seven deputy whips of the Tennessee House.^[3]

In 2023, Darby supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Representative Tandy Darby. 2021-05-09. www.capitol.tn.gov.
2. Web site: Tandy Darby. 2021-05-09. Ballotpedia. en.
3. Web site: Representative Tandy Darby Appointed Deputy Whip. 2021-05-09. The Mckenzie Banner. en.
4. Web site: Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third. Andone. Dakin. Young. Ryan. Simonson. Amy. Almasy. Steve. CNN. en. 2023-04-07.