Rep. Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared updates on his official X account regarding an award and a facility tour.
On March 30, 2026, Burchett announced receiving recognition from FRC Action: “Honored to have been awarded the One Hundred Percent Award, from @FRCAction for 2025. This award is presented to members of Congress who achieved a 100% score on the FRC Action Vote Scorecard for their consistent support of legislation that protects faith, family, and freedom.”
Later that day, he posted about visiting a local business: “I’m very grateful to Timken for the opportunity to tour the Mascot facility. It was impressive to see how the company is driving innovation, particularly in railroad transportation. I also appreciated the chance to meet the hard-working men and women who make this work possible,” on March 30, 2026.
On April 1, 2026, Burchett invited constituents to subscribe for direct updates: “Want to hear breaking news from me? Sign up here: https://t.co/aYNAM7xSy1”
Burchett has served as representative of Tennessee’s 2nd District since replacing Jimmy Duncan in 2019. Before his current role in Congress, he served in both chambers of Tennessee’s state legislature—first in the House of Representatives (1995-1999) and then in the Senate (1999-2010). Born in Knoxville in 1964 and currently residing there at age 58, Burchett holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
