Skip to content
TrueNorthBriefQuick, clear answers for curious Canadians
People

Tim Burchett

What is tim burchett?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Full name Timothy Floyd Burchett[1]
Birth date August 25, 1964[1]
Birth place Knoxville, Tennessee[4]
Office U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district[1]
Party Republican[5]
Mayor of Knox County 2010-2018[4]

Tim Burchett is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district since January 2019. He is a Republican and previously served as mayor of Knox County.

Context

Tim Burchett is a Republican representing Tennessee's 2nd district in the U.S. House since 2019 [2]. He previously served as Knox County mayor from 2010 to 2018 [4]. He holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Tennessee [3].

Documented claims

  • Tim Burchett has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 2019. [2]
  • Before his congressional service, he was mayor of Knox County for eight years. [2]
  • He served in the Tennessee state legislature for 16 years. [2]

Questions and answers

When did Tim Burchett take office?

He took office in January 2019 [2].

What party does Tim Burchett belong to?

He is a Republican [5].

What was Tim Burchett's previous political role?

He served as mayor of Knox County from 2010 to 2018 [4].

Sources

  1. Congressional Directory for the 116th Congress (2019-2020) ... — govinfo.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Tennessee Senate — capitol.tn.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Tim Burchett — congress.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Vote Smart | Facts For All — justfacts.votesmart.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Tim Burchett — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People