About Vance
A Hardin County native, Vance graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Agricultural Economics and a law degree. He's been a partner in a small town general practice law firm for several years. When he's not practicing law, you will likely find him on the farm in McNairy County.

Vance and his wife Ashley live in the Olivet community of Hardin County with their two sons. She is an officer with the Hardin County Bank.

Vance is a member and past President of the Savannah Lions Club. He's also a board member at Hardin County Skills, an organization that provides housing and work programs for the mentally disabled.

The residents of the 71st House district (Hardin, McNairy, and part of Decatur Counties) elected Vance to represent them in the 106th Tennessee General Assembly (2009-2010). After taking the oath of office on January 13, Vance was appointed to serve as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the House Health and Human Resources Committee, the Civil Practice Subcommittee, and the Public Health Subcommittee. In addition, he was appointed Vice Chair of the Crime Taskforce of the House Republican Caucus.