Pat Marsh

Current office and 2026 campaign

Pat Marsh is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 62, which includes Bedford County and parts of Lincoln County ¹¹. He first assumed office on October 13, 2009, following a special election ¹². In August 2021, Marsh was elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives ³. His current term in the State House is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 ¹.

Marsh is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 62 as a Republican candidate ¹. He appears on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹. As of May 2026, the outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.

Background and education

Pat Marsh was born on January 6, 1949, in Fayetteville, Tennessee ²³. He is a native of Fayetteville and has called Shelbyville home for over four decades ⁶. Marsh identifies as Presbyterian ².

Marsh attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in transportation between 1967 and 1972 ⁴⁵. He credits his education at the university for providing the foundation for his subsequent career in the trucking industry ⁵.

Career

Pat Marsh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in transportation from the University of Tennessee between 1967 and 1972 ¹⁴. He is the owner of Big G Express, a trucking business he has operated for nearly six decades ²⁹. In recognition of his long career as a trucking executive and his dedication to the industry, Marsh was named the recipient of the Tennessee Trucking Association’s Pinnacle Award in September 2022 ⁵⁹.

Marsh has been a member of the Tennessee Trucking Association and the American Trucking Association throughout his professional life ². He also serves on the board of the National Walking Horse Celebration ². Before entering politics, he worked as a trucking executive, a background that contributed to his receipt of the Pinnacle Award for uncommon service to the industry ⁵⁹.

Office history

Pat Marsh won a special election to the Tennessee House of Representatives on October 13, 2009, succeeding Curt Cobb to represent District 62 ³¹². He assumed office that same day and has been re-elected for subsequent terms, with his current term ending on November 3, 2026 ¹⁷¹⁰. In the 2021 legislative session, Marsh was elected Speaker Pro Tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives, a position he assumed on January 12, 2021, succeeding Bill Dunn ³⁴.

As State Representative for District 62, which includes Bedford County and parts of Lincoln County, Marsh serves on several committees including Banking & Consumers Affairs, Calendar & Rules, Commerce, Ethics, Government Operations, Naming & Designating, Transportation, and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment ¹¹. During the 2023-2024 session, he was also assigned to the Agriculture Committee ¹. In his role as Speaker Pro Tempore, Marsh has participated in budget reviews and legislative oversight, including the review of the 2025-2026 state budget which proposed significant increases for education and transportation ¹³.

Marsh is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 6, 2026, seeking re-election to represent District 62 in the Tennessee House of Representatives ¹⁴. The outcome of this upcoming election is unknown.

Legislative record and accomplishments

Pat Marsh has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives since October 13, 2009, representing District 62 ¹. He assumed the role of Speaker Pro Tempore on January 12, 2021 ³. His committee assignments include the Banking & Consumers Affairs Subcommittee, Calendar & Rules Committee, Commerce Committee, Ethics Committee, Government Operations Committee, Naming & Designating Committee, Transportation Committee, and the Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Subcommittee ¹¹. During the 2023-2024 session, he was also assigned to the Agriculture Committee ¹.

Marsh has been involved in significant legislative budget reviews, including the 2025-2026 state budget which he describes as approximately $58 billion ¹³. He states that this budget includes a $250 million increase for K-12 education, a $425 million increase for the Department of Transportation, and funding for 50 additional State Troopers ¹³.

In his legislative capacity, Marsh has honored local industry achievements, such as presenting a resolution to the Tennessee House of Representatives for Justified Honors, the first Tennessee Walking Horse to win the World Grand Championship four times at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration ⁸. He also received the Pinnacle Award from the Tennessee Trucking Association in September 2022, recognizing his nearly 60-year career in the trucking industry and dedication to the sector ⁵.

Business interests and wealth source

Pat Marsh is the owner of Big G Express, a business in the trucking industry ¹². He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a major in transportation from the University of Tennessee ¹²³. Marsh credits his education at the university for providing the foundation that led to his successful career in the sector ⁵.

His professional background spans nearly 60 years as a trucking executive ⁹. In recognition of his service and dedication to the industry, the Tennessee Trucking Association named him the recipient of its Pinnacle Award in September 2022 ⁵⁹. The association described Marsh as a pioneer in the field before he was elected to the state legislature in 2009 ⁵⁹.

Specific details regarding his family wealth source, ownership stakes beyond Big G Express, sales of businesses, or significant financial-disclosure facts are not provided in the available sources.

Family

Pat Marsh is married to Mary ². The couple has two sons, Rob and John ². Marsh states that he is kin to many people in Lincoln County and remains closely connected to both Bedford and Lincoln Counties ⁶.

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