Tim Rudd (born November 30, 1960) is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2016, representing District 34.

Early Life and Career:

• Rudd attended Smyrna High School and Middle Tennessee State University.
• He worked in the real estate business with Coldwell Banker Snow & Law beginning in 1998.
• Rudd has lived in Rutherford County, Tennessee for 45 years.

Legislative Initiatives: Rudd has advocated for several bills, including:

• Protection of the unborn
• Retaining traditional gender labels
• Better supervision of child sexual predators
• Freedom of speech through signs on personal property
• Protection of the Second Amendment
• National Guard education financial assistance
• Middle College scholarships
• Reducing the size of government
• Worker’s compensation reform
• Educator assistance bills

Controversy and Beliefs:

• Rudd sponsored HB-0836, which permits adoption and foster care agencies funded by taxpayers to refuse service to LGBT people based on “religious beliefs or moral convictions.”
• He voted against removing a bust honoring Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee State Capitol building.
• Rudd opposes reproductive rights and is an opponent of abortion for any reason. He also opposes same-sex marriage, emphasizing that traditional marriage forms the backbone for stable society.