State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, was appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Business & Utilities Subcommittee for the 2026 legislative session.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, was appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Business & Utilities Subcommittee for the 2026 legislative session.
Grills, a ninth-generation farmer and business owner, was first elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2019. Prior to his election, he served on the Dyer County Commission for 10 years. Most recently, Grills served as chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee since 2023.
“Chairman Grills’ years of experience as a chairman and dedication make him well-qualified to lead the powerful Business and Utilities Subcommittee,” Sexton said. “He will play a key role in advancing policies that support job creation, strengthen infrastructure, and promote responsible regulatory oversight. I am confident he will serve the committee and the people of Tennessee with integrity and effectiveness.”
The 11-member subcommittee is an arm of the Commerce Committee and is responsible for legislative oversight of laws related to state regulatory boards, taxes, corporations, banks and other financial institutions, general business, interest rates, utilities, communications and trade.
“I’m honored to serve as chairman of the Business and Utilities Subcommittee and grateful for Speaker Sexton’s confidence as I take on this responsibility,” Grills said. “I look forward to building on our efforts to make government more efficient, reduce costs and create greater opportunity for all who call Tennessee home.”
Grills also serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Commerce Committee, Finance, Ways and Means Committee, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Select Committee on Rules and the Council on Pensions.
Rusty Grills represents District 77 in the Tennessee House of Representatives which includes Dyer, Lake and part of Obion counties.
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