Long-time Capitol Hill Insider Tapped to Lead State Chamber of Commerce

NASHVILLE, TN — Bradley Jackson, regarded as one of the most effective and well-known business insiders on Capitol Hill, is the new president and CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to name Bradley as President of the Tennessee Chamber,” Greg Martz, Chairman of the Tennessee Chamber Board of Directors, said. "After a number of conversations with elected officials and business leaders across Tennessee, we came to the unanimous conclusion that, based on Bradley’s vision and the respect that he carries with legislative and business leaders, he is the right choice to lead the Chamber long term.”

Jackson had been serving as the chamber's Vice President for Government Affairs, heading up the implementation of the Chamber’s legislative agenda. During his tenure, the Chamber said it succeeded in accomplishing more than 90 percent of its legislative goals.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Jackson worked in a variety of roles in Tennessee state government. He was on the research staff of the critical Senate and House Finance, Ways & Means committees and headed up lobbying for the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.

“The Tennessee Chamber has a bright future, and I am honored to be selected to this position,” Jackson said. “I will work to continue our tradition of strong legislative advocacy and government affairs, and growing relationships with business leaders. I look forward to focusing on the needs of our member companies as we work to develop programs that benefit them and continue to make Tennessee a great state for business.”

A native of Lawrenceburg, Jackson is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Jackson and his wife, Hope, have three children and live in Nashville.

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