Dave Wright (born September 3, 1945) is an American politician and a Republican. He represents District 19 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. District 19 includes the northeastern parts of Knox County, with Corryton as its base—an unincorporated community where Wright resides.

Background:

• Dave Wright attended Gibbs High School in Corryton.
• He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Tennessee.
• Wright also attended the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School.
• During the Vietnam War, he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
• His professional background includes working for AT&T.

Political Career:

• In 2008, Wright was appointed to the Knox County Commission and later elected to a partial term.
• He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2018, securing 72.61% of the vote.
• In 2023, Wright supported a resolution to expel Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules—an unprecedented move.

Family:

• Dave Wright is married to Pat.
• They have one son, William, and a granddaughter named Ansley.

Wright’s commitment to public service and his contributions to Tennessee’s legislative landscape make him a notable figure in state politics.