Spring Hill’s Fitterer considers run for state House of Representatives

Spring Hill Alderman Matt Fitterer is considering running for House representative in the Tennessee legislature.

Fitterer has announced the creation of an exploratory committee to evaluate his potential candidacy to represent District 92 in the Tennessee House of Representatives, a seat held by Todd Warner R–Chapel Hill, now representing Marshall County, parts of Franklin County, Marion County, Lincoln County and now Spring Hill in southern Williamson County after recent redistricting.

“I’m excited to announce that we’re exploring the possibility of running for the Republican Party nomination for District 92,” Fitterer said in a press release.

“I want to be open and transparent in this process,” he added. “I’m putting together a team of advisors who will help me determine the best path forward to ensure victory in both the Republican primary and general election.”

Before officially joining the race, Fitterer said the review will ensure that he has the support and resources necessary for a successful campaign.

A final determination will be made this Spring, Fitterer said.

Fitterer has served as a member of the Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Alderman since 2015. He was re-elected in 2019 without opposition.

He is the chairman of the Spring Hill Budget and Finance Committee and sits on the Spring Hill Planning Commission. He previously served as the chairman of the city’s Transportation Advisory Committee.

The seat in the Tennessee House is currently held by Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill. He was elected in November 2020 after solidify his nomination in the August 2020 primary.

Warner told The Daily Herald that he will seek reelection.

Following the state’s 10-year restricting process, which has since been approved by both the state House and Senate, parts of southern Williamson County, including Spring Hill, will join the district.

“In all practical terms, there is no incumbent in the race,” Fitterer said. “District 92 is essentially a new district, with over half of the voters formerly belonging to District 63 or 65. This is a wide open race."

If elected, Fitterer said he would strive to persevere the his district’s rural character, while preparing its infrastructure for additional growth in its developing centers.

“District 92 will be diverse in challenges and opportunities. Marshall County has challenges related to broadband internet accessibility, diversifying its economic base and job creation,” Fitterer said.

“The residents in the eastern portion of Williamson County desire to preserve their rural character, protect their existing open spaces and lifestyle. Spring Hill continues to see growth pressures and must make additional progress in improving Highway 31 and completing the June Lake Blvd. interchange with I-65. It will take a dynamic problem solver to meet the needs of the entire district – and I believe my conservative Tennessee values, integrity, common sense and work ethic are the best fit and what District 92 needs.”

Fitterer is a Senior Project Manager at D4C Dental Brands, a pediatric oral health care provider. He is married to Joy, a public school educator. The two have two daughters. They are members at The Bridge Church in Spring Hill and live in the Cameron Farms subdivision in Thompson’s Station.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management in Illinois.

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