Trenton Strode – Putnam County Democrats

Trenton Tyler Strode

Tennessee State Representative District 42

County Commission District 11

Cookeville City Council

Trenton Strode is a healthcare finance professional, certified medical coder and auditor, Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv), and small business owner running for Putnam County Commission – District 11. With multiple nationally recognized health information credentials, Trenton works in healthcare compliance and revenue cycle management, where precision, accountability, and responsible financial stewardship matter every day.

He is also the founder of UCC Group, a locally owned business providing professional notary services, legacy documentation support through self-help estate planning tools, event and entertainment production, creative services, and healthcare education. Through both his healthcare career and entrepreneurial work, Trenton has built a reputation for reliability, organization, and community-centered leadership. He is committed to bringing that same structured, solutions-focused mindset to local government.

1. Roads, Infrastructure & Accountability in District 11
Most of District 11 runs on county roads and they need to be maintained properly and planned for growth. We will work directly with the Road Supervisor’s Office to ensure paving schedules, drainage issues, and long-term infrastructure planning are handled responsibly and transparently. Taxpayers deserve to see results, not excuses, and we believe in holding departments accountable while supporting them with the resources they need to do the job right.

2. Protecting Putnam County Schools & Supporting Cookeville High School
Cookeville High School sits right in District 11, and our schools are one of the strongest assets we have. We will advocate for responsible funding, facility upkeep, and smart planning to ensure our students, teachers, and families have the support they need. Strong schools protect property values, attract families, and keep our community competitive.

3. Bringing State Resources Back Home for Economic Growth
Putnam County sends tax dollars to Nashville and we should be intentional about bringing investment back to District 11. We support proactive coordination with our state representatives to secure infrastructure grants, workforce development funding, broadband expansion, and economic development incentives that create real opportunity here at home. Advocacy should not be partisan. It should be about making sure Putnam County comes first.