Ray Brown

Background

Brown is an independent candidate for governor and a tradesman. A candidate guide identifies Oliver Springs as his home.

Sources: Vote-USA — Ray Brown, 2026 Tennessee General Election, Tennessee Firefly — Ray Brown

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Infrastructure

  Brown said infrastructure is poor in parts of Tennessee and proposed requiring grants and businesses, particularly nuclear sites, to maintain roads and utilities within a 10-mile radius.

  League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026

• Affordability

  He proposed raising taxes on fast food and lowering taxes on groceries as ways to address affordability.

  League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026

• Data centers

  He said data centers should be grouped together and raised concerns about their pollution and noise, calling for study of possible long-term effects.

  League of Women Voters VOTE411 — Tennessee Governor 2026