About Donna

Representative Rowland has earned a reputation for representing the values of her district.  She is an established, conservative, results-oriented legislator who solves problems.

During her service, Rowland led a successful grassroots effort to defeat the proposed state income tax as well as leading a successful effort to repeal the practice of giving driver's license to illegal aliens.  She has become an effective champion for small business, lower property taxes and economic security for families of the 34th District and Tennessee.

In the Tennessee legislature, she serves on the committees:

  • Finance
  • Consumer and Employee Affairs
  • Children and Family Affairs
  • Select Committee on Education
  • Fiscal Review committees
  • House Republican Caucus Immigration Task Force
  • House Republican Caucus Government Accountability Task Force

Rowland's experience is an invaluable asset on the National arena as:

  • State Director of Veterans Affairs
  • National Foundation of Women Legislators
  • State Director Business and Economic Development
  • National Foundation of Women Legislators Member
  • Homeland Security Subcommittee
  • American Legislative Exchange Council

Rowland is an MTSU alum and currently a successful small business owner.  Prior to election to the House of Representatives, She gained business experience as an Operations Coordinator in the environmental, healthcare and automotive industries.

She has been a leader in the Rutherford County community for two decades, serving on the:

  • StoneCrest Medical Center Board of Trustees, past founding member
  • Rutherford County Drug Court Board, Vice President, past member
  • United Way Allocation Board member
  • Volunteer State Series, Board of Governors
  • Senior Resource Network Advisory Board
  • Better Business Bureau Mediator/Arbitrator
  • National Horse Show Commission Hearing Committee
  • National Rifle Association Member
  • Tennessee State Guard, Major
  • American Legislative Exchange Council
  • National Conference of State Legislators
  • Rutherford County Republican Party, past Secretary
  • Rutherford County Young Republican, past Chairman
  • Tennessee Young Republican Federation, past Regional Director
  • SugarBugs Board of Directors
  • BootStraps Foundation Board of Directors, past member
  • Senior Advantage Advisory Board
  • Family Staffing Solutions Inc. Advisory Board 

Rowland has been recognized for her strong values and dedication by:

  • Tennessee Home Educators Association Friend of the Family Award
  • Rutherford County's 20 Under 40 Leaders Award
  • Tennessean's 40 Under 40 Leaders Award
  • Tennessee Home Education Association Legislator
  • NRA Millennium Honor Roll
  • Tennessee Young Republican Federation Chairman's Award
  • Tennessee Republican Statesman of the Year
  • TCA Decision Making Award
  • TCA Leadership Award
  • Empire Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women
  • Who's Who in American Politics