Matt Herriman

Matt Herriman was appointed by Governor Bill Lee to represent the 4th Congressional District.

Herriman is a real estate broker with Compass RE and a member of The Recurve Team, where he focuses on land, development, and commercial real estate across Middle Tennessee. What sets him apart in the industry is his background in politics and government, which he has translated into a unique advantage for clients tackling projects that require more than just market knowledge. By combining his real estate expertise with a deep understanding of how decisions are made at the local and state level, Herriman helps clients move confidently through the inherent complexities of commercial real estate and development.

Herriman’s career spans politics, real estate, education, and community service. He previously served as State Director for the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, representing Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee, and as Political Director for the Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus during the 2018 election cycle. He also served in the office of Governor Bill Lee as a Legislative Liaison, where he worked to advance the Governor’s legislative agenda and managed communications between the administration and the Tennessee General Assembly. Later, as Director of External Affairs and Development for Noble Education Initiative, Herriman helped launch Rutherford County’s first public charter school. In 2025, he was appointed by Lt. Governor Randy McNally to the state’s Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste.

In addition, Herriman is the host of the Legacy Builders podcast, where he interviews thought, community, business, and political leaders about what legacy means to them and how their view of legacy shapes the way they approach their life and work.

A native of West Tennessee, Herriman earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He serves as a deacon at New Vision Baptist Church and as a board member for the Rutherford County Republican Party.

He and his wife, Morgan, live in Murfreesboro with their three children: Judah (8), Isaiah (6), and Norah (4).