Jason Zachary

Current office and 2026 campaign

Jason Zachary is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 14, which encompasses parts of Knox County ³⁹. He assumed office on August 24, 2015, and currently serves as Deputy Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives ¹³⁴. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 ¹.

Zachary is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 14 during the 2026 election cycle ¹. He is listed as a candidate on the ballot for the Republican primary, which is scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026 ¹. As of May 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election remains unknown.

Background and education

Jason Zachary was born on June 29, 1977 ³⁷. He is a Christian and resides in Knoxville, Tennessee ⁴⁷.

Zachary’s educational background includes an Associate of Science degree from Pellissippi State Community College ³¹⁰. He attended the University of Tennessee to study sports management between 1997 and 1998 ⁴. He later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Tusculum College through its ELP program, completing his studies in 2015–2016 ⁴. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University and attended the Darden Business School’s Emerging Leaders Program ¹⁰.

Career

Jason Zachary served as vice president of Americomm, a telecommunications firm ¹. He also holds the title of principal and president at the same company ¹⁰.

Zachary earned an Associate of Science in marketing from Pellissippi State Community College between 1995 and 1996 ⁴. He attended the University of Tennessee for sports management studies from 1997 to 1998 ⁴. He later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, which he self-describes as being from Middle Tennessee State University, and completed the Emerging Leaders Program at Darden Business School ¹⁰.

Office history

Jason Zachary was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in a special election in 2015, assuming office on August 24, 2015, to represent District 14 after its previous occupant stepped down mid-term ¹³⁵. He won re-election in the general election later that year, defeating Democrat Scott Hacker with 72.9% of the vote ¹². Zachary has since been re-elected to multiple two-year terms, including a victory in 2024 against Democrat Amanda Collins ¹⁵. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 ¹.

In addition to his legislative duties, Zachary served as Deputy Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2025 to 2026 ³⁴. During his tenure, he has held membership on several committees, including Appropriations, Calendar & Rules, Commerce, Ethics, and Finance, Ways, and Means ¹⁰.

Zachary ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in a prior cycle, establishing a principal campaign committee named "Jason Zachary for Congress" which reported total receipts of $157,278.45 ².

Legislative record and accomplishments

Jason Zachary has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since August 24, 2015, representing District 14 ¹. In the 2025–2026 legislative session, he holds the position of Deputy Speaker ³⁴. His committee assignments include service on the Appropriations Subcommittee, Calendar & Rules Committee, Commerce Committee, Ethics Committee, Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, and the Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee ¹⁰.

Zachary has a documented legislative record focused on social conservative issues. According to the Family Action Council of Tennessee scorecard, he supported legislation including SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act) ⁸. His voting record also includes support for SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding single-sex restroom laws, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 on elective religious courses ⁸. He voted in favor of SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 (single-sex student athletics), SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee’s Pro-Life Bill), and SB 2465/HB 2568 (chemical abortion reversal information) ⁸. He also supported HJR 17, which acknowledges God as the source of liberties ⁸.

In March 2026, Zachary participated in annual Ag Day on the Hill to highlight Tennessee’s agricultural sector ¹¹. During the 2026 session, he supported Governor Bill Lee’s legislative priorities and budget proposals, which included a balanced $57.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 focused on public safety and economic opportunity ¹⁴. The General Assembly ultimately passed a $58.3 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing fiscal discipline ¹⁵. Zachary also joined other lawmakers in supporting the Memphis Safe Task Force, a multi-agency initiative to combat violent crime ¹³.

Business interests and wealth source

Jason Zachary’s professional background includes serving as the vice president of Americomm, a telecommunications firm¹. He also identifies himself as the principal and president of Americomm¹⁰. His education includes an Associate of Science in marketing from Pellissippi State Community College, a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University, and attendance at the Darden Business School’s Emerging Leaders Program¹⁰³.

Zachary has engaged in federal campaign finance activities through his principal campaign committee, "Jason Zachary for Congress"². Financial disclosures for this committee indicate total receipts of $157,278.45 and total individual contributions of $157,159.34². Specific details regarding his personal wealth sources, family wealth origins, private business ownership stakes beyond his role at Americomm, or significant personal financial disclosure facts are not provided in the available records⁶.

Family

Jason Zachary is married to Holly Zachary³⁴. The couple has one child, Tyson³¹⁰.

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