Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Tennessee State Representative Jeff Burkhart Dies at 63
A politician named Jeff Burkhart, who represented a part of Tennessee in the state government, has sadly passed away.
He was 63 years old and died at his home on Thursday night.
Jeff Burkhart was a Republican and was serving his second term in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Before becoming a politician, he worked as a firefighter and in construction.
He also served on the Clarksville city council for many years.
Many people, including fellow politicians from both parties, have shared their sadness and remembered him as a dedicated public servant who cared about the people he represented.
His family, including his wife and daughter, are in the thoughts of those who knew him.
The reason for his passing has not been shared yet.
Tennessee State Representative Jeff Burkhart died Thursday night at 63.
Burkhart represented Tennessee's 75th district and was serving his second term.
He previously served on the Clarksville city council after a career as a firefighter and in construction/real estate.
Condolences have been shared by various political figures, including Senator Marsha Blackburn and the Tennessee GOP.
The cause of his death has not yet been released.
- Who
- Jeff Burkhart, a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
- What
- Died at his home
- When
- Thursday night
- Where
- Clarksville, Tennessee
- Why
- Cause of death not released
- Name
- Jeff Burkhart
- Age
- 63
- Party
- Republican
- Role
- Tennessee House of Representatives, 75th district
- Location of Death
- Clarksville, Tennessee
- Date of Death
- Thursday night
- Reported
- Friday morning