Charlie Baum (born December 13, 1972) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 37 (Murfreesboro) since November 6, 2018. He is also a professor of economics at Middle Tennessee State University.

Background and Education:

• Baum attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he earned his B.A. in economics in 1995.
• He then pursued his Ph.D. in economics at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, graduating in 1999.

Teaching Career:

• Currently, Baum teaches economics at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, where he has been a faculty member since August 1999.

Community Involvement:

• Baum has actively contributed to various community organizations:
  • Board member at the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (2013–2017)
  • Board member at the American Heart Association of Rutherford County (2012–2017)
  • County commissioner at the Rutherford County Commission (2010–2018)
  • Board member on the Murfreesboro City School Foundation (2013–2019)
  • Current board member at Oaklands Historic Mansion (since 2016)

Personal Life:

• Baum was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• He is married to his wife Kelly, and they have three children: Elizabeth, Anna Jane, and Charles.
• The Baum family actively participates in the First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.

Election Results:

• In the 2018 general election, Baum secured victory with 59.3% of the votes (13,455 votes), defeating Deanna Debow Osborne (D) who received 40.7% of the votes (9,218 votes).

Baum’s commitment to conservative values, fiscal responsibility, and community service has made him a respected figure in Tennessee politics. As a legislator and educator, he continues to contribute significantly to his district and state.