Nashville, TN – State Senator Shane Reeves, R-Murfreesboro, officially began his second full term in the Tennessee Senate on Tuesday, taking the Oath of Office during the opening session of the 114th General Assembly. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber in Nashville, where other newly elected and reelected senators were also sworn in. On Thursday, Reeves was appointed chairman of the Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee by Lt. Governor McNally.

“I cannot thank the voters of District 14 enough for putting their trust and faith in me," said Reeves. "As a seventh-generation Tennessean, I understand and share the values of my fellow Tennesseans like faith, family, and freedom. I am dedicated to working hard to protect these shared values in the Tennessee Senate.”

Lt. Gov. McNally praised Senator Reeves after appointing him as chairman.

“Senator Reeves is an outstanding member of the Senate,” said Lt. Gov. McNally. “He works hard, listens, and is always looking to help others. Having served on the committee, he understands the subject matter and will provide excellent leadership for the committee and staff. I look forward to great work from Chairman Reeves and his committee.”

Sen. Reeves was re-elected in November to serve another four-year term. First elected to the Tennessee State Senate in 2018 in a special election, Reeves has served as a Senator for the last seven years. Senator Reeves also currently serves as the Republican Caucus Chaplain. Beyond his legislative duties, Reeves is a pharmacist and a small business owner.

A lifelong resident of Middle Tennessee, Senator Reeves lives in Murfreesboro with his wife and three children.

Constituents can reach Sen. Reeves at (615) 741-1066 or by email at sen.shane.reeves@capitol.tn.gov.