Key Issues
Protect the Constitution and Never Alter The Bible
And not in that order.
Improving Education Quality & Safety in Our Schools
Every child in Tennessee deserves a high quality education and safety in our schools, whether it is private or public.
Improving Our Roads & Transportation Infrastructure
This is a nonpartisan issue in Tennessee. We must build & maintain high quality roads while increasing quality and access to public transportation.
Keeping Our Taxes Low
Tennessee is a great place to live largely because our taxes are low. Let’s keep it that way.
Efficiently Spending Our Tax Dollars
No Tennessean wants their tax dollars to go to waste. We must eliminate pointless spending by our state government.
Improving Our Health Care
All Tennesseans deserve high quality health care and health insurance coverage.
Less about politics, More about people
About Butch
Butch Baker is a Christian, conservative and a firm believer in common-sense values-the same principles that have shaped his life, his career, and his leadership. He is running for State Senate in District 17 as a Republican to bring those values to Nashville and serve the people of this community with integrity, faith, and a servant’s heart.
Butch understands the importance of faith, family, freedom, and fiscal responsibility. He will fight to protect our constitutional rights, promote responsible government, defend conservative values, and strengthen Tennessee families.
A devoted husband and father, Butch is a man of faith and a follower of Jesus Christ. With deep Tennessee roots and a lifetime of experience in leadership and service, he is ready to represent the voices and values of District 17 with courage, conviction, and common sense.
Why You should Vote For Butch
Hear what other Tennesseans have to say about Butch Baker:
Lee Greenwood, Singer
“There is no one more dedicated to his wife and family and the values shared by everyone in our great state…I recommend electing my friend, Butch Baker, to the State Senate in the 17th District.” Read the entire letter here.
Tim Coleman, Berry Hill Police Chief
“As my Police Chaplain, Butch Baker has served the Berry Hill Community for many years. He is a man who puts the needs of others first.”
Larry Gatlin, Singer
“If you do not like Butch Baker, I don’t like you. He’s a good man and Tennessee needs him. Nuff said.”
Meet Butch Baker
Candidate for Tennessee State Senate, District 17
Butch Baker is a proud Tennessean who has spent over four decades living, working, and serving in Wilson County. Raised in Sweetwater, Tennessee, Butch grew up in a household grounded in faith and public service. His father was a Methodist minister for 47 years, and his mother worked in the insurance industry and served as a City Commissioner in Sweetwater for more than 12 years. A graduate of the Tennessee Military Institute, Butch went on to attend Officer Candidate School with the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia. He later studied at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is a graduate of the Leadership Music program in Nashville and currently serves as a Chaplain for both the Berry Hill Police Department and the City of Berry Hill—testaments to his lifelong commitment to serving others.
Butch brings 46 years of experience in the music industry, where he has worked as a recording artist, songwriter, producer, and publishing executive. He recorded for Mercury, Arista, Sony, and Warner Brothers in the 1980s, releasing multiple singles and the album We Will. He also wrote for some of Nashville’s most respected music publishers and is still an active songwriter with BMI. Transitioning into the business side of music in the 1990s, Butch led Encore Publishing and spent 14 years with Horipro Publishing. He now serves as Senior Vice President at HoriGlobal Entertainment. Over the years, Butch has mentored countless songwriters and artists, guided by a deep understanding of the industry and a belief in the power of hard work, integrity, and opportunity.
Butch’s passion for leadership and service extends far beyond the music world. He is running for State Senate as a Republican in District 17 to bring conservative values, strong leadership, and a servant’s heart to the Tennessee Legislature. He understands the importance of faith, family, fiscal responsibility and community—and he’s ready to fight for the people of District 17. A devoted husband and father, Butch is a man of faith and a follower of Jesus Christ. With deep Tennessee roots and a lifetime of experience in leadership and service, he is prepared to represent the voices and values of District 17 with integrity, courage, and commitment.
Prioritizing Tennesseans
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