Senator Bill Powers takes Oath of Office as 114th General Assembly Convenes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2025

(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Bill Powers, R-Clarksville, officially began his 2nd full term in the Tennessee Senate on Tuesday as he took the Oath of Office during the opening session of the 114th General Assembly. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber in Nashville, where other newly elected and reelected senators were also sworn in to their new terms. On Thursday, Powers was also appointed chairman of the Calendar Committee by Lt. Governor McNally.

"It is an honor to represent District 22 in the Tennessee Senate," said Powers. "I'm excited to return to Nashville and continue working on meaningful legislation to improve our community and make Tennessee the best place to live, work and raise a family.”

Lt. Gov. McNally praised Senator Powers after appointing him as chairman.

“Bill Powers is a critical member of our Senate team,” said Lt. Gov. McNally. “He fights hard for his constituents and has a strong conservative temperament. I know he will make a great Calendar Committee Chair.”

Sen. Powers was re-elected in November to serve another four-year term. First elected to the Tennessee State Senate in 2019 in a special election, he represents part of Middle Tennessee. Powers was previously elected two terms to the Clarksville City Council. Additionally, he has served as Chairman of Clarksville Gas & Water and Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Prior to his legislative duties, Senator Powers retired as Managing Partner at Wyatt-Johnson Automotive Group.

A longtime resident of Middle Tennessee, Senator Powers lives in Clarksville with his wife. They are proud parents of three adult children.

Constituents can reach Sen. Powers at (615) 741-2374 or by email at sen.bill.powers@capitol.tn.gov.

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