Brock Martin

Current office and 2026 campaign

Brock Martin is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 79, having assumed office on November 8, 2022 ¹¹⁰. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 ¹. Martin is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹.

During the 2026 legislative session, which concluded when the General Assembly adjourned sine die in April, Martin served as Chairman of the Health Subcommittee ⁸⁹. In May 2025, he participated in a press event with Secretary of State Tre Hargett and other officials to present a $200,000 Library Construction Grant to the Humboldt Public Library in Humboldt ².

Martin self-describes his campaign platform as focused on creating a prosperous future for his family and community by limiting government intervention to support small businesses ⁵. He resides in Huntingdon with his wife, Krista, and their son, Steele ⁴⁹.

Background and education

Brock Martin was born on October 4, 1984, in Carroll County, Tennessee ³¹¹. He is a lifelong West Tennessean who was raised in Camden, Tennessee, and the son of two public school educators ⁴⁹. He currently resides in Huntingdon, Tennessee, with his wife, Krista, and their son, Steele ⁴⁹.

Martin graduated from Camden Central High School in 2003 ¹. He attended Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science degree ³⁴. He subsequently earned a second Bachelor of Science from Logan University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree (PhD) from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2010 ¹³.

Career

Brock Martin is a lifelong West Tennessean who was born in Carroll County and raised in Camden ⁴. He graduated from Camden Central High School in 2003 ¹. Martin earned a bachelor’s degree from Bethel University and a Bachelor of Science from Logan University before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2010 ¹³.

Professionally, Martin is a licensed chiropractor ¹. He self-describes as a small business owner who advocates for limited government intervention to help businesses thrive in rural counties ⁵.

Office history

Brock Martin was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in November 2022, representing District 79 ¹. He assumed office on January 10, 2023, succeeding Curtis Halford ³. His current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 ¹.

During his tenure in the 114th General Assembly, Martin has served as Chairman of the Health Subcommittee within the Tennessee House Republican Caucus ⁹. In May 2025, he participated in presenting a $200,000 Library Construction Grant to the Humboldt Public Library through the Tennessee State Library & Archives program ².

Martin is currently seeking re-election to represent District 79 in the upcoming Republican primary on August 6, 2026 ¹.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Martin serves as Chairman of the Health Subcommittee in the Tennessee House ⁹. During the 114th General Assembly, which adjourned sine die in April 2026, he worked within a Republican supermajority that enacted policies focused on public safety, health care reform, and educational opportunity ⁸.

In May 2025, Martin joined Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Senator John Stevens, and State Representative Chris Hurt to present a $200,000 Library Construction Grant to the Humboldt Public Library ². This award, the largest offered through the Tennessee State Library & Archives program, funded the construction of a new 1,800-square-foot Children’s Department ².

Martin has publicly emphasized his commitment to literacy and education, noting that Read Across America Day resonates with him as a father ⁷. He self-describes as a voice for small business owners in rural counties, arguing that limited government intervention allows businesses to thrive ⁵.

Business interests and wealth source

Brock Martin is a chiropractor who holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic ¹³. He states that he runs for office to support small business owners and create a prosperous future for his family and community ⁵. Martin resides in Huntingdon, Tennessee, with his wife, Krista, and their son, Steele ⁴⁹.

Specific details regarding Martin's private business ownership stakes, sales of businesses, or the specific sources of personal wealth are not provided in the available records. Publicly available biographical profiles do not list significant financial disclosure facts beyond his professional title as a chiropractor ⁶.

Family

Brock Martin resides in Huntingdon, Tennessee, with his wife, Krista ⁴. The couple has one son named Steele ³⁴. Martin self-describes as a father of two young children in social media posts ⁷. He is the son of two public school educators ⁴.

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