Matt Ferry

Background

Ferry describes himself as a lifelong Rutherford County resident and MTSU graduate. The Tennessee Democratic Party identifies him as a small business owner and former chair of the Rutherford County Democratic Party; it says he has run for District 48 in several earlier election cycles.

Sources: Vote Rutherford 2026 profile, Tennessee Democratic Party

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Schools, healthcare and transportation

  He says he would push for full state funding for public education, including substantial teacher pay increases, and Medicaid expansion to support rural healthcare. He also lists regulating Middle Point Landfill, limiting corporate ownership of housing, and developing rail and other transportation options among his priorities.

  Matt Ferry campaign website

• Healthcare and affordability

  He calls for medical and pharmaceutical price transparency, measures against pricing manipulation, and Medicaid expansion. He also supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to inflation.

  Matt H. Ferry — Vote Rutherford 2026 profile