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DONNA SAVAGE
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Donna Savage is an incumbent Overton County Commissioner for District 5 (Hilham, Hardy's Chapel, and Fairgrounds) and an independent candidate for re-election on the August 6, 2026 county general ballot, where District 5 elects three commissioners 123. She says serving the community "means listening, working hard, and doing what's best for the people," and pledges to remain "accessible, treating everyone with respect" 1.
Career
Savage has worked as a hairdresser in the 5th district for many years and says that through it she has "built lasting relationships with generations of residents and developed a deep understanding of the people and values that make this community so special" 1.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Savage cites involvement with fire departments and community centers, securing and supporting grants that benefit local organizations, funding for local food pantries, and helping "secure resources through the opiod [opioid] settlement to support programs addressing addiction, recovery, and the long term well being of Overton County residents" 1.
Family
She is married to Tim Savage of Hilham; the couple, married 37 years, has one daughter, Brittany Rogers, and two grandchildren 1.
Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “SAVAGE”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“SAVAGE”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “SAVAGE”and, if needed, select the applicable position.