Charlie Hatcher

Charlie Hatcher
Agriculture Commissioner of Tennessee
In office
January 12, 2019 – September 30, 2025
GovernorBill Lee
Preceded byJai Templeton
Succeeded byAndy Holt
Personal details
Born (1958-06-15) June 15, 1958 (age 68)
PartyRepublican
EducationMiddle Tennessee State University (BS)
University of Tennessee (DVM)
WebsiteCampaign website

Charles Woodbridge Hatcher (born June 15, 1958) is an American dairy farmer who is the Republican Party nominee for Tennessee's 5th congressional district in the 2026 general election. He defeated incumbent U.S. representative Andy Ogles in the Republican primary in an upset race. He previously served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture from 2019 to 2025.

Hatcher graduated with a Bachelor of Science in animal science from Middle Tennessee State University in 1980, and as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1984.

References

  1. ↑ "Charlie Hatcher". LegiStorm. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ Joyce, Macy (August 5, 2026). "Charlie Hatcher aims to bring 'common sense' to Washington". Williamson Herald. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  3. ↑ Kamisar, Ben (August 6, 2026). "Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee". NBC News. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ Joyce, Macy (July 16, 2026). "Charlie Hatcher shares family history at Franklin Noon Rotary". Williamson Herald. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dr. Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's Commissioner of Agriculture". Economic Club of Nashville. April 5, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Outstanding in Their Field: Charlie Hatcher". University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. July 23, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2026.