Tim Lee for TN-55

Timothy Lee brings a wealth of real-world experience as a son of Middle Tennessee to his race for the state legislature.

Tim was born on June 5, 1970 at Baptist Hospital to Mark and Cheryl Lee. He was raised in Nashville and has never lived outside of the Middle Tennessee region. Just like you, Tim is no stranger to adversity, hard work and personal sacrifice.

Tim learned at a very young age what it was like to do without. He grew up in an impoverished and violent neighborhood and was bused across town to receive an education. He was fortunate to have parents who believed in him, and they encouraged him to rise above his surroundings and find success.

At Page High School, Tim Lee found his passion for politics. He decided to attend college at Middle Tennessee State University, studying for a degree in Political Science. Lee was a member of the debate team and participated in debates nationwide. He received numerous awards while traveling across the country debating teams from schools such as Vanderbilt, UCLA and the University of Florida.

Paying his own way through school became increasingly difficult, so Lee began to work in various jobs. He learned the meaning of hard work through a variety of jobs including car sales, door-to-door sales, and bartending. Lee learned you can find success in whatever you do as long as you work hard and smart.

After going through hard financial times and a marriage that produced Lee’s first child, Peyton, he chose a career that would positively impact people’s lives. He earned an Emergency Medical Tech license from MTSU in 2001, and then earned his Paramedic certification from Columbia State Community College in 2003.

During that time Tim met and married Kate Smith, a native Tennessean, who grew up in West Nashville. The couple now lives on Harriswood Drive, where they are raising their 2 year old twins, Rowan and Aidan.

Tim Lee’s medical experience includes working for the Sumner County Emergency Medical Service and the Dickson County EMS. He is currently a paramedic in the Emergency Room at Southern Hills Hospital.

Tim returned to school after 10 years and  graduated from Tennessee State University in the fall of 2008 with a degree in Political Science and an emphasis in Pre-Law.

Tim Lee ran for Nashville’s Metro Council in a special election in 2006. Lee was endorsed by MNEA-PACE, the Nashville Firefighters & Fire Service Employees Association Local 140, FOP Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 5, the Nashville Business Coalition and the Nashville City Paper. He was supported by conservatives, independents and liberals, a true indicator of his ability to unite people. The results of that race – narrowly losing by only 152 votes – showed a level of support indicating Tim Lee is a serious candidate.

In 2008, Tim ran for District 55 Tennessee House of Representatives.  With very little resources,  Lee managed a campaign with limited funds.  Over 20,000 voters casted votes in the Presidential race garnishing Tim 34% of the votes cast in the house race.  His opponent attempted to paint Lee as an extremist because he believed inTennessee state rights, maintaining a low tax base, government accountablity, accessable healthcare with options and 2nd amendment rights.   

Tim is an active member in the Bellevue Breakfast club, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of the Davidson County Young Republicans and Regional Vice Chair of the Davidson County Republican Party. .