Murfreesboro business man and former owner of Reeves-Sain Family of Medical Services, Shane Reeves, intends to run as a Republican candidate for the 14th State Senatorial District.

Reeves said, "I want to personally thank Senator Jim Tracy for his years of service to the middle Tennessee community," said Reeves. "His legacy of growing business and supporting rural Tennessee will continue through his well-chosen appointment as State Director for Rural Development."

A formal announcement for Reeves' candidacy will come in the days ahead.