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Clarksville Republican Rep. Jeff Burkhart Has Died
Jeff Burkhart, a former firefighter and state representative, served Montgomery County with dedication since 2008, with his death still under investigation, officials said.
- On Nov. 14, 2025, Tennessee Representative Jeff Burkhart was found dead at his Montgomery County home early Friday morning, with officials not releasing a cause of death.
- A longtime Clarksville public servant, Jeff Burkhart rose from the Clarksville Fire Department in 1985 to assistant fire chief and later served three terms on the Clarksville City Council before winning a state House seat in 2022 representing District 75.
- Rep. Ronnie Glynn said `This morning I was devastated to learn that my friend and colleague Representative Jeff Burkhart passed away`, while Caucus Chairman John Ray Clemmons added `We've lost a beloved member of our legislative family`.
- The Montgomery County Commission will appoint an interim representative until elections next year, and Governor Bill Lee announced state flags at the Capitol will be lowered to half-staff.
- The Tennessee community is mourning a lifelong Clarksville resident and public servant who supported infrastructure, education, public safety, and veterans, and whose immediate family includes an engaged partner and one child.
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Tennessee State Rep. Jeff Burkhart dies at 63
From Tennessee House Republicans: The Tennessee House Republican Caucus is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear colleague, State Rep. Jeff Burkhart of District 75. He served with dedication, humility, and a genuine love for the people of Montgomery County and the great state of Tennessee. Rep. Burkhart’s life of public service—from his years with the Clarksville Fire Department and his time on the Clarksville City Council to his work in th…
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