Newman announces candidacy for DA

In qualifying to run, Newman said he believes his passion for justice, knowledge of the law, courtroom success and a healthy dose of life experience have qualified him for the important job of district attorney.

?My sense of fairness and my dedication to family and community have helped shape the man I have become,? Newman said. ?While I have always striven to do the best job I can in all of my roles in life, I know it?s hard work that has gotten the job done and I?m ready to work hard for the citizens of Warren and Van Buren counties as the district attorney.

?The people deserve the very best from their district attorney. With almost 25 years of courtroom experience, my life?s work has prepared me to be a professional ? a professional you can be proud of. The courtroom is not a pleasant place to visit, but I have conducted my profession there and I believe in the power of justice. I firmly believe I?m the one to bring fairness and justice back to the people.?

Newman went on to say, ?This area has faced trying times, dangerous situations. I will not back down from tough cases or tough decisions. Our families deserve to be secure in their homes and safe on the streets. I will work hard to uphold the law and support law enforcement as they perform the tough task of keeping us safe.?

Newman is the son of the late Edley and Mary Frances Locke Newman. Edley and Mary raised two sons, Robert and Ed, on the family farm in the Brookside community. Edley Newman was manager of Caney Fork Electric Cooperative for many years.

Newman is married to the former Marsha Garmon of McMinnville and they have four sons, ages 14-28. Marsha is principal at West Elementary. They attend the Methodist Church in McMinnville.

Newman is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Trial Lawyers, and is past president of the McMinnville Bar Association. Newman has coached youth league baseball and soccer. He has also been active in numerous civic organizations, and is currently president of Breakfast Rotary Club. He is a cattle farmer and a licensed pharmacist.