{"age":70,"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nGreg Vital is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 29, having assumed office on September 14, 2021 [1][3]. His current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1]. Vital is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 29 as a Republican candidate in the primary election scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1][7].\n\nDuring the 114th General Assembly session that adjourned sine die in April 2026, Vital advanced legislation focused on veterans, public safety, and conservation [20]. Notably, he secured the passage of House Bill 2074, which provides a second psychological evaluation opportunity for certain public safety applicants who failed an initial assessment [16]. The General Assembly also addressed issues such as school district audits and agricultural support during this session [9][10]. In March 2026, Vital received the Leader Against Litter Award from Keep Tennessee Beautiful [17].\n\n## Background and education\n\nGreg Vital was born on January 27, 1956 [3]. He has lived in Hamilton County for 50 years, residing in the Ooltewah-Georgetown area [4][14]. His home city is listed as Ware Branch, Tennessee [7]. Vital identifies with Christian conservative values [14].\n\nVital earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Southern Adventist University in 2014 [7][13]. He also attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he studied economics from 1977 to 1978 [7].\n\n## Career\n\nGreg Vital co-founded Morning Pointe Senior Living 25 years ago with Franklin Farrow after beginning his career as an executive with a national healthcare provider [4]. The company he helped establish operates more than 35 senior care and Alzheimer's care centers across five Mid-South states, employing more than 900 people in Tennessee, including 400 in Hamilton County, with its headquarters located in Ooltewah [5][6]. Vital has self-describes as an entrepreneur and job creator who served senior citizens in five states over a 25-year period [4].\n\nVital holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Southern Adventist University, which he completed in 2014, and previously studied economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 1977 to 1978 [7]. He is also recognized as a nationally recognized land and wildlife conservationist [5].\n\nPrior to his legislative service, Vital served as a city commissioner in Collegedale for four years [13]. He has lived in Hamilton County for 50 years, residing in the Ooltewah-Georgetown area [4][14].\n\n## Office history\n\nGreg Vital first entered elected office as a Collegedale city commissioner, serving for four years [13]. He later served on the Hamilton County Commission, where he participated in discussions regarding local infrastructure needs [12].\n\nVital was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in a special election held on September 14, 2021, to fill the vacancy in District 29 caused by the death of Representative Mike Carter [2][3]. He defeated Democrat DeAngelo Jelks in that contest, receiving approximately 80% of the vote [2]. Vital was sworn in and assumed office on September 14, 2021, serving the remainder of the term until November 2022 [2][3].\n\nVital won re-election to a full two-year term in the 2022 general election for Tennessee House District 29 [7]. He subsequently ran for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2024, securing his second full term [7][15]. As of May 2026, he is serving his current term, which ends on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nVital has announced bids for additional offices, including a run for the Tennessee State Senate in District 29 [7]. He is currently running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nRep. Greg Vital assumed office in the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 29 on September 14, 2021, following a special election victory over Democrat DeAngelo Jelks [2][3][11]. He was subsequently re-elected to full terms in 2022 and 2024 [7].\n\nDuring the 114th General Assembly session in 2026, Vital introduced legislation focused on veterans, public safety, conservation, and responsible community development [20]. A key accomplishment of this session was securing the passage of House Bill 2074, which Vital co-sponsored with Senator Adam Lowe. This legislation provides a second-chance pathway for public safety applicants by allowing individuals to seek a second psychological evaluation if they are not cleared during an initial assessment, preventing permanent bars from positions such as law enforcement officer or state park ranger [16].\n\nVital\u2019s legislative priorities include supporting military families and protecting Tennessee\u2019s natural resources [20]. His environmental advocacy was recognized with the 2026 Leader Against Litter Award from Keep Tennessee Beautiful [17]. Additionally, Vital participated in House and Senate Republican leadership efforts to review an interim forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools that identified widespread operational failures and waste [8][18].\n\nSpecific committee assignments for Vital were last updated by Ballotpedia in September 2023 [1].\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n\nGreg Vital is a co-founder of Morning Pointe Senior Living, which he established 25 years ago alongside Franklin Farrow [4][5]. The company operates more than 35 senior care and Alzheimer\u2019s care centers across five Mid-South states, with its headquarters located in Ooltewah within District 29 [5][6]. Vital reports that the enterprise employs more than 900 people in Tennessee, including 400 employees in Hamilton County [6]. Prior to co-founding Morning Pointe, Vital worked as an executive with a national healthcare provider [4].\n\nVital also owns and operates the Vital Buffalo Farm and Conservatory in Birchwood [15]. He self-describes as a nationally recognized land and wildlife conservationist [5]. His business background is frequently cited by his campaign as evidence of his experience as a job creator and entrepreneur who has served senior citizens across five states over the past 25 years [4][6].\n\nVital holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern Adventist University, completed in 2014, and studied economics at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga between 1977 and 1978 [7]. LegiStorm notes that personal financial disclosure records for Vital have been added to its database, though specific asset values or income sources are not detailed in the provided source material [19].\n\n## Family\n\nVital is married to Carlene and has two children [7]. He has lived in Hamilton County for 50 years, residing in the Ooltewah-Georgetown area [4].\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Greg Vital - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Greg_Vital)\n[2] [Republican Greg Vital wins special election in Tennessee House district \u2013 Ballotpedia News](https://news.ballotpedia.org/2021/09/24/republican-greg-vital-wins-special-election-in-tennessee-house-district/)\n[3] [Greg Vital - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Vital)\n[4] [About - Greg Vital](https://electgregvital.com/about/)\n[5] [Greg Vital - State Representative - District 29](https://electgregvital.com/)\n[6] [Issues - Greg Vital](https://electgregvital.com/issues/)\n[7] [Vote Smart | Facts For All](https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/138995/greg-vital)\n[8] [Capitol Report From Rep. Greg Vital For April 2 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/2/516886/Capitol-Report-From-Rep.-Greg-Vital.aspx)\n[9] [Capitol Report From Rep. Greg Vital For April 24 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/24/517913/Capitol-Report-From-Rep.-Greg-Vital.aspx)\n[10] [Capitol Report From Rep. Greg Vital For March 20 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/3/20/516273/Capitol-Report-From-Rep.-Greg-Vital.aspx)\n[11] [Republican Greg Vital wins Tennessee House District 29 election | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2021/sep/14/republican-vital-claims-victory-tennessee-house/554187/)\n[12] [Why I'm Supporting Greg Vital For State House District 29 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/7/25/431816/Why-I-m-Supporting-Greg-Vital-For-State.aspx)\n[13] [Rep. Greg Vital running for reelection to Tennessee statehouse | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/oct/11/rep-greg-vital-running-for-reelection-to/)\n[14] [Greg Vital Announces Bid To Represent Tennessee\u2019s House District 29 - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2021/6/14/429871/Greg-Vital-Announces-Bid-To-Represent.aspx)\n[15] [Opinion: Return Greg Vital to state House District 29 post | Chattanooga Times Free Press](https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/oct/11/opinion-return-greg-vital-to-state-house-district/)\n[16] [Rep. Greg Vital Secures 2nd-Chance Pathway For Public Safety Applicants - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/4/21/517724/Rep.-Greg-Vital-Secures-2nd-Chance.aspx)\n[17] [State Rep. Greg Vital Receives 2026 Leader Against Litter Award - Chattanoogan.com](https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/3/19/516214/State-Rep.-Greg-Vital-Receives-2026.aspx)\n[18] [Capitol Report from Rep. Greg Vital - April 2, 2026 \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/04/capitol-report-from-rep-greg-vital-april-2-2026/)\n[19] [Tennessee State Rep. Greg Vital - Biography | LegiStorm](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/410251/Greg_A_Vital.html)\n[20] [Rep. Greg Vital advances legislation supporting veterans, public safety and conservation \u2014 Tennessee House Republican Caucus](https://tnhousegop.org/member-newsroom/2026/03/rep-greg-vital-advances-legislation-supporting-veterans-public-safety-and-conservation/)","birthdate":"Fri, 27 Jan 1956 00:00:00 GMT","campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_029","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"primary","state":"TN","title":"TN House District 29"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Greg","fullname":"Greg Vital","lastname":"Vital","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"state_house_029","contest_title":"TN House District 29","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_029","office_title":"State Representative District 29","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":{"contest":"state_house_029","contest_title":"TN House District 29","county":"Hamilton","county_count":1,"electiondate":"2026-08-06","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_029","office_title":"State Representative District 29","party":"R","pgr":"primary","state":"TN"},"term":null,"year":2026},{"general":null,"party":"R","primary":null,"term":{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_029","office_title":"State Representative District 29","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"},"year":2023}],"office_key":"state_house_029","office_title":"State Representative District 29","state":"TN","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office_county":null,"office_key":"state_house_029","office_title":"State Representative District 29","party":"R","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}]}],"summary":"Greg Vital is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 29, first elected in a 2021 special election and co-founding Morning Pointe Senior Living.","terms":[{"county":null,"electiondate":"2022-11-08","office":"state_house_029","state":"tn","term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01","title":"State Representative District 29"}],"token":"rJgx49FRvO"}