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Donnie Lynn Ownby
Current office and 2026 campaign
Donnie Lynn Ownby is a candidate in the 2026 United States House of Representatives election for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district 1. He qualified for the ballot following the March 10, 2026, filing deadline established by the Tennessee Secretary of State 28. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with primary elections set for August 6, 2026 19.
Ownby has engaged in campaign finance activities for this race, with financial data available through the Federal Election Commission 3. Prior to his candidacy, Ownby served as a pastor at Horseshoe First Baptist Church and was involved in community relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Helene 46.
Background and education
Donnie Ownby is a pastor who previously served at Horseshoe First Baptist Church in Horseshoe Beach, Florida 4. He relocated to the church's community in August 2023 alongside his wife, Lisa 5. Prior to this move, Ownby was described as a longtime Tennessean 5.
Specific details regarding his birthplace, year of birth, upbringing, formal education, or degrees earned are not provided in the available sources.
Career
Donnie Ownby is a pastor who previously served at Horseshoe First Baptist Church in Horseshoe Beach, Florida 4. He relocated to the church shortly before Hurricane Idalia struck Florida in August 2023 45. During his tenure, Ownby and his wife, Lisa, moved their belongings to the church’s parsonage before returning to the Knoxville area for a scheduled medical visit 5.
The couple remained in Tennessee when Hurricane Helene devastated Horseshoe Beach in September 2024, leaving them homeless as their home became unlivable without flood insurance 67. Ownby has been involved in community relief efforts in the region following the storms 4. He is a longtime Tennessean who had planned to semi-retire while working as a pastor 5.
Family
Donnie Ownby is married to Lisa Ownby 5. The couple relocated to Horseshoe Beach, Florida, in August 2023 for Ownby to serve as pastor at First Baptist Church 4. Their home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, leaving them homeless and prompting a fundraising effort 6.