Terri R. Nicholson

Terri R. Nicholson is a Republican candidate running for Wilson County District 17 State Executive Committeewoman in the 2026 primary [10]. She currently serves as the chairman of the Wilson County Republican Party and was formerly the treasurer of the executive committee [10]. Nicholson describes herself as a native Tennessean and resident of Mt. Juliet with deep roots in the state, citing her family background as the daughter of a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant and granddaughter of a World War II veteran [10]. She is married to Sean Nicholson, and they have three children [10].

Nicholson holds a degree in business from Middle Tennessee State University [10]. Her professional experience includes working as a national account manager at UPS, where she negotiated transportation and logistics contracts for companies of various sizes, and operating her own small business [10]. Additionally, she has served as a substitute teacher in Wilson County Schools, including at Lakeview Elementary and Mt. Juliet Middle School, a career interest influenced by her mother’s long tenure as a Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher [10][12].

In the political sphere, Nicholson is a member of the Wilson County Republican Women and a state delegate of the Tennessee Federation of Republican Women [10]. She attended the national convention in Cleveland, Ohio, to nominate President Donald J. Trump [10]. Previously, she ran for the Wilson County District 18 County Commission seat as a Republican against incumbent Lauren Breeze, advocating for fiscal responsibility, low taxes, and limited government [12]. In that race, she emphasized the need for accountable leadership and efficient management of taxpayer dollars [12].

Nicholson has been active in policy advocacy, notably opposing Governor Bill Lee’s decision to accept more refugees into Tennessee without consulting local governments [11]. As former GOP chair, she drafted a resolution for Wilson County to oppose this resettlement plan, arguing that President Trump’s executive order on refugee resettlement required state and local consent [11]. She distributed the resolution and talking points to mayors in Wilson County to encourage local opposition [11].

For her current campaign for State Executive Committeewoman, Nicholson states she aims to bring fiscal responsibility, community involvement, and transparency to voters [10]. She supports closed primaries as a method to strengthen the Tennessee Republican Party [10]. Her platform focuses on representing the voice of the people within the party structure [10].

Sources

• [1] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [2] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [3] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [4] 2026 Election United States House - Tennessee - District 05 - FEC.gov
• [5] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [10] Nicholson running for Republican State Executive Committee - Main Street Media of Tennessee
• [11] Former Wilson County GOP Chair Terri Nicholson Asks County Commission to Pass Resolution Opposing Gov. Lee's Decision to Bring More Refugees to Tennessee - Tennessee Star
• [12] GOP leader Terri Nicholson opposes Lauren Breeze for county commission seat - Main Street Media of Tennessee

Public filings

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Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Nicholson”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Nicholson”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Nicholson”and, if needed, select the applicable position.