Bryan Terry facts for kids

Bryan Terry, born on October 27, 1968, is an American doctor and a politician from Tennessee. He is a member of the Republican Party. Since 2015, he has represented the 48th district in the Tennessee House of Representatives. This district covers the eastern part of Murfreesboro. He is the only Native American serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Early Life and Education

Bryan Terry was born in Oklahoma. As a young person, he worked in his family's business, which involved auto parts. He later attended the University of Oklahoma. After that, he studied at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine to become a doctor.

Dr. Terry worked as a doctor in both Oklahoma and Tennessee. He helped many people during his medical career.

Political Career

In 2014, the representative for the 48th district, Joe Carr, decided not to run again for his seat. Bryan Terry decided to run for this position. He won a close election to become the new representative.

Since then, Terry has continued to win his elections easily. He won again in 2016 and 2018. His district is known for having many Republican voters.

Key Actions in the Legislature

In 2023, Bryan Terry supported a decision to remove three lawmakers from the legislature. These lawmakers were from the Democratic Party. They were removed for breaking the rules of conduct in the House. This event was seen as a very unusual step in the state's history.

In 2025, Dr. Terry supported a bill called the "Medical Ethics Defense Act." This law allows healthcare providers to refuse to take part in or pay for medical procedures if it goes against their personal beliefs. This bill became law on April 24, 2025.

Personal Life

Bryan Terry lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is married to Cheryl, and they have two children. He is also a member of the Choctaw Nation.

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